Districts throughout the Tahoe Sierra have issued burn bans prohobitiing open fires in many areas in Tahoe and Truckee including prohibiting campfires and charcoal grills until further notice. Restrictions vary by city, fire district, state parks and U.S. Forest Service lands. Check current restrictions before using any type of fire. Report illegal campfires by calling 911.
Additionally, CalFire has suspended all residential debris burning for the season. | fire.ca.gov
North & West Shores | North Tahoe Fire and Meeks Bay Fire Protection districts are prohibiting all open burning and recreational fires. Gas grills and gas fire pits are allowed. | ntfire.net
South Lake Tahoe | The city is following California State Fire Code, which allows for charcoal grill use for one- or two-family dwellings on non-combustible balconcies or within 10 feet of non-combustible materials. Details and exemptions are online. | cityofslt.us
Truckee | No campfire or charcoal grills are allowed at homes until further notice in the Town of Truckee. Gas grills and gas fire pits are allowed. | truckeefire.org/fire-ban
