Prescribed fire planned for today near Stampede Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest. 
The Forest Service, Truckee Ranger District, is planning to burn 80-120 acres of understory vegetation near Stampede Reservoir today. The prescribed fire will only take place if weather, fuel conditions and smoke dispersal remains favorable. We will be monitoring weather and fuel conditions throughout the day to ensure we are "in prescription". Winds are projected to be out of the southwest which should blow smoke away from communities. There are only a handful of days when weather, smoke dispersion and fuel conditions are favorable for prescribed fire so we take advantage of those days; it's a very small window of opportunity. I have attached a short read on the benefits of prescribed fire. If you have any questions or concerns don't hesitate to call. Thank you.
Linda Ferguson - District Fuels Specialist Forest Service, Tahoe National Forest, Truckee Ranger District. 530-587-3558 ex 251
Address/Location
Truckee Fire Protection District
10049 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 530-582-7850