Nevada City, Calif., Sept. 22, 2025 — Tahoe National Forest is planning to conduct prescribed fire operations as soon as Oct. 1, pending all required approvals. Prescribed fires help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires. 20 near Madrone Springs, Nevada CityEach prescribed fire operation follows a specialized burn plan where temperature, humidity, wind, moisture of vegetation and smoke dispersal conditions are considered daily. If weather conditions warrant, scheduled prescribed fire activities may be canceled. Stay informed about the scheduled prescribed fires through Tahoe National Forest’s website, social media channels and InciWeb, the interagency incident information system.