EnvironmentPrescribed Fire Operations Resume In Lake Tahoe BasinNovember 30, 2015 | Ed JoyceFire agencies are planning to begin prescribed fire operations Monday in the Lake Tahoe Basin. There are at least 10 prescribed burn projects scheduled. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPrescribed Burns Start In Lake Tahoe BasinOctober 26, 2015 | Ed JoycePrescribed burn operations are expected to start this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFire Restrictions Lifted In Tahoe National ForestOctober 6, 2015 | Ed JoyceFire restrictions are being lifted in the Tahoe National Forest Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment'Prescribed Burns' To Start In Eldorado National ForestSeptember 30, 2015 | Ed JoyceA program will begin soon in the Eldorado National Forest to remove live or dead vegetation to prevent the spread of wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentID Of USFS Firefighter Killed While Battling Blaze ReleasedAugust 9, 2015UPDATE 7:30 P.M. Authorities have released the identity of a U.S. Forest Service firefighter who died Saturday aftenoon while battling a wildfire in the Lake Tahoe area. Michael Hallenbeck, 21, is from Shingle Springs, Calif.
EnvironmentFire Officials: Hobby Drones Hamper Firefighting In CaliforniaJuly 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceFederal, state, Sacramento County and other fire agencies want people who fly hobby drones to stay out the sky near wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDry Lightning: Cal Fire Increases StaffingJune 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceCAL FIRE increases staffing as the forecast of dry lightning and thunderstorms raises wildfire risk in northern California and western Nevada.
EnvironmentWashington Fire Makes For Anxious Week In MarkleevilleJune 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe Washington Fire has burned within about three miles of the small town of Markleeville in Alpine County. But crews have made protecting the community a priority. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Forest Service Ready For Wildfire SeasonMay 26, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Forest Service has wrapped up its hiring for firefighters to work on California's 18 national forests this summer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fire Restrictions In Effect For Lake Tahoe BasinJune 26, 2014 | Ky PlaskonFire restrictions are in effect for the Lake Tahoe Basin beginning Thursday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
