Prevention

Daily Burn Day Status

The Daily Burn Status affects outdoor project activity and woodcutting in National Forests. Contractors and woodcutters should monitor the Project Activity and Sale Activity levels daily before conducting outdoor operations.

Fire Danger Adjective Ratings

Do you know what the fire danger rating adjectives Low, Moderate, High, Very High, and Extreme mean?

Fire Prevention

Every year, on average, human-caused wildfires account for approximately half of all wildfires in the United States. Though most of these fires are caused by accidents, many of them can be prevented. Educate yourself on how you can prevent wildfires and mitigate the impacts of wildfires on your community.

Fire Restrictions

National Forest System lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin are under year-round fire restrictions. This means campfires (wood, charcoal or any other solid fuels) are only permitted within metal fire rings in open, designated campgrounds like Fallen Leaf or Nevada Beach.

Red Flag Warnings

Red Flag Warnings are issued by the National Weather Service when conditions signal an increase in wildfire danger. A Red Flag Warning means warm temperatures, very low humidity, and strong winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.