Special Announcements: Prescribed Fire Season & North Tahoe Incorporation Meeting
Smoke in the Air? It’s a Good thing!
Prescribed Fire Activity in the Truckee Area
If you notice smoke rising around the Truckee area over the coming months it could be from some carefully managed, planned operations. The Forest Service is beginning prescribed fire operations throughout Truckee. Burn piles will receive ignitions during suitable weather and resource conditions—smoke may be visible in the area. These proactive projects are vital for our forest's long-term health. The goal of this prescribed burn is to decrease the existing fire hazard which will actively reduce the chances of catastrophic wildfires and make our community much safer. Prescribed fire remains an essential tool for reducing hazardous fuels, protecting our community and improving forest health.
Thank you for your understanding and YOUR continued efforts as we work together to keep our community wildfire-resilient!
Truckee Ranger District – Sierra, Nevada and Placer Counties
East Zone Roads – Up to 60 acres of under burning near Hobart Mills
Klosser – Up to 500 acres of under burning near Klondike and Prosser Hill
Stampede – Up to 20 acres of pile burning near the Stampede Reservoir area
Alder 89 – Up to 20 acres of pile burning near Highway 89 North, Alder Creek and Prosser OHV Area
Cabin Creek – Up to 120 acres of pile burning near Cabin Creek, Jackass Ridge and Forest Service Road 1
Up to 15 acres of additional pile burning planned across the district
download PDF of the official communication and maps of the pile locations
view alerts for current/upcoming Tahoe National Forest prescribed fire projects
Town of North Tahoe
Incorporation of Eastern Placer County Public Information Meeting
Placer LAFCo invites anyone curious about the proposed incorporation of the Town of North Tahoe to join a public information meeting. Whether you have questions, or simply want to stay informed, this is an opportunity to learn more about the process.
November 16, 2026
6:00PM - 7:30PM