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National Forest Fire Restrictions Now in Effect

Even though we finally got some rain this winter, fire restrictions are still being put in place in the Tahoe National Forest for the summer months. U-S Forest Service Public Information Officer Michael Woodbridge says those restrictions go into effect today (Monday)…

Listen to Michael Woodbridge 1

Other restrictions include internal combustion engines are limited to Forest Service roads, and trails. Also, no smoking is allowed except within an enclosed vehicle, building, or designated recreation site. Woodbridge says these restrictions generally happen every year around this time…

Listen to Michael Woodbridge 2

The restrictions are in place until further notice–generally around October.

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