NTFD is planning to resume pile burning on Thursday. We are setting a goal of 21 acres in the western most part of the project area (around the upper units of Carnelian Woods). Conditions are not the most favorable for quick ignitions, but we will have a full crew on Thursday and will give it...Read More
NTFD is planning to resume pile burning on Thursday and Friday continuing at the top of the project area on Agate Bay Water Property. The goal is to burn about an acre of piles over the two day period. April Shackelford NTFD Forest Fuels ManagerRead More
NTFD is planning to resume pile burning on Thursday and Friday. This time near the top of Agate Road on Agate Bay Water Property, and down near the creek to complete some acreage from last week’s pile burning. The goal is to burn about six acres of piles over the two day period. April Shackelford...Read More
The majority of piles in the middle unit (Unit 2) were burned over the last three days completing 21 total acres (approx. 280 piles). Atmospheric conditions were in our favor and smoke was very minimal to area residents. Approximately 1.2 acres remain and will be handled by our local Cal-Fire Engine Team. When a decent...Read More
NTFD is planning to resume pile burning on Wednesday, January 3rd. Work will start at the area between Carnelian Woods Ave. and Silver Pine Dr. and may move uphill if conditions are favorable. The remaining acreage including the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) property will be burned at another time. The ignition request has been submitted...Read More
The lodge and hot tub hours have been expanded for the holiday season, but note that they are closed on Christmas Day and on New Year’s Day. Hours adjust again on January 2. See the website for specifics.Read More
Ignitions began Wednesday November 1st with minimal pile ignition Thursday morning. In total 23 of the 108 acres of piles were burned. The original intention was to continue burning full force on Thursday. Stagnant air and a weakening incoming storm system led to the decision to hold off on burning. Continuing to ignite would have...Read More
Unless something changes, North Tahoe Fire Department will be beginning the Carnelian Woods pile burning operation tomorrow, November 1st. The goal is to ignite 70 acres, beginning with CTC property along Sudan Drive and moving into Carnelian Woods Townhomes and Agate Bay Water Properties to the east of Carnelian Woods Ave. On November 2nd, depending...Read More
The burning of the slash piles from the fuel reduction work last summer will start next week, possibly as early as Monday, 10/30, but probably Tuesday, 10/31. It will be very smoky, so please do not report smoke. For information call 1 (530) 543-2816. See map and more information.Read More
