95% of Wildfires in California Are Human Caused: Illegal Campfires to Blame The Lake Tahoe Basin has seen an increase in illegal campfires this summer. These campfires are part of the reason 95% of wildfires in California are human-caused. Fires are only permitted in a designated metal fire ring in an established campsite with an on-duty host. While the rules are strict, they are in place to protect everyone during the hot […] Fire Alex Camerino | July 30, 2020 0 Comments
NOAA: Red Flag Warning for Lake Tahoe Basin Through Tonight | Very High Fire Danger The National Weather Service yesterday issued a red flag warning (very high fire danger) for the Lake Tahoe Basin. A red flag warning is the highest alert issued by the weather service. The warning, which lasts through 9 pm tonight, also covers areas of Lassen National Forest, Plumas National Forest, and Reno. …RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM […] Fire Firebrains | July 22, 2020 0 Comments