With these extreme conditions, these temporary actions will help us do both.”. Here are the NorCal National Forests that have reopened: Shasta-Trinity National Forest Lassen National Forest Mendocino National Forest Modoc National Forest Plumas National Forest Tahoe National Forest Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Eldorado National Forest Stanislaus National Forest • People need to leave the evacuation area. An example of extreme fire behavior is the Creek Fire on the Sierra National Forest which began on Friday Sep. 4th and grew rapidly on Saturday, Sep. 5th. Under the current fire ban, the following applies: There is no NO smoking and NO building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire or stove on all National Forests in California. Media and Public Information Line: (530) 362-8282, InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6975/, Forest Service Home | USDA.gov | recreation.gov | Recreation Customer Service Standards | USA.gov | Whitehouse.gov, Plug-Ins | FOIA | Accessibility Statement | Privacy Policy | Important Notices | Information Quality, https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/tahoe/alerts-notices/?cid=fseprd780958, Tahoe National Forest Closures and Restrictions, Timber Harvesting in the 09 Road/Gold Lake Hwy area, A Notice to the Public About Prescribed Burning, Predictive Services: Northern California Geographic Area Coordination Center, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Obey Federal Laws: Title 36, Chapter II of the Code of Federal Regulations, California Department of Public Health Vector-Borne Disease Section. The Loyalton Fire originated east of the town of Loyalton and southwest of Mount Ina Coolbrit and is burning north and east adjacent to the areas of Beckwourth Pass and Hallelujah Junction. Please be courteous to your neighbors and use caution due to first responders in the area. Air resources will continue support today as conditions allow. Hwy 395 south to the state line. Extreme fire behavior has been displayed at times, especially when overhead thunderstorm cells cause downdrafts and dangerous fire conditions. VLAT's are converted DC-10's or 747's that supply nearly 20,000 gallons of retardant per drop. All Tahoe National Forest... 2. Trails, roads, and day-use areas in the Tahoe National Forest are open. While popular activities such as hunting, hiking, boating, and other types of general recreation are now allowed across the Tahoe National Forest after an unprecedented Forest Closure in early September, several prohibitions are still in place through October 18, 2020. A closure of all developed campgrounds and day-use sites on National Forests in California. A closure of all National Forest System lands to camping outside designated, developed campgrounds. Developed campgrounds are open with a strict fire ban that prohibits smoking, campfires, stove fires, and any other open flames. Camping outside of developed campgrounds, also called ‘dispersed camping,’ includes the temporary use of National Forest System lands for the purpose of overnight occupancy without a permanently-fixed structure. Persons with a permit from the Forest Service specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act. Hwy 395 is currently open to one-way and/or escorted traffic in the Hallelujah Junction/Stateline. Deputies are going door to door in the area to notify residents. |. Go to www.fs.usda.gov/tahoe. Email: TahoeNationalForestInformation@gmail.com Nevada City, Calif. —Most of California remains under the threat of unprecedented and dangerous fire conditions with a combination of extreme heat, significant wind events, dry conditions, and firefighting resources that are stretched to the limit. “The wildfire situation throughout California is dangerous and must be taken seriously. The Tahoe National Forest, which comprises much of Truckee’s recreational public land, is closed through September 14 with the possibility of extension. Follow along with her adventures on Instagram @siokenney. Red Flag Warnings are in place throughout the immediate area today due to thunderstorms, strong outflow winds, and dry vegetation. Existing fires are displaying extreme fire behavior, new fire starts are likely, weather conditions are worsening, and we simply do not have enough resources to fully fight and contain every fire,” said Randy Moore, Regional Forester for the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region. The use of a portable lantern or stove using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel within a Developed Recreation Site (such as an official campground) is allowed. Tahoe National Forest Temporarily Closed to Camping; All Campfires Prohibited. 2. What is closed in the Tahoe National Forest? • Effective immediately, a Mandatory Evacuation Order has been issued for residents from the intersection of Hwy 49 and 70 east to Hwy 70 and Hwy 395. Learn more and check the status of the National Forest you wish to visit before you go. Join the conversation by following us on Twitter at twitter.com/Tahoe_NF and Facebook at www.facebook.com/TahoeNF. The fire is burning in timber, sagebrush and tall grass. The new Forest Closure orders strictly prohibit the following activities across the entire Tahoe National Forest through October 22, 2020: What is open in the Tahoe National Forest? All Tahoe National Forest trails and trailheads remain open. While popular activities such as hunting, hiking, boating, and other types of general recreation are now allowed across the Tahoe National Forest after an unprecedented Forest Closure in early September, several prohibitions are still in place through October 18, 2020. All off-highway vehicle routes and trails are closed until April 1 on the west side of the Tahoe National Forest and April 24 on the east side. Recreational activities such as hiking, biking, climbing, and boating are now allowed. • Effective immediately, Mandatory Evacuation Order has been issued for residents on Scott Road on the north side of Hwy 70. It is critical that all Californians and national forest visitors follow these important closures and restrictions for their own safety and the safety of our firefighters. Click here for a list of open developed campgrounds. A closure of all developed campgrounds and day-use sites on National Forests in California. The Loyalton Fire displayed active behavior throughout the night. Starting + Growing Your Business In Truckee, October 19, 2020 Visit Truckee-Tahoe Executive Committee Meeting #1, Visit Truckee-Tahoe Supports Measure K For Local Housing, October 22, 2020 Visit Truckee-Tahoe Board Meeting #5, Tips for Working & Learning Remotely While on Vacation in Truckee, 7 Days of Outdoor Family Adventures in Truckee.