tahoe is on fire...

[JC]

Originally Posted by NevadaSTi

As a kid, I remember hearing about the oppressive actions of TRPA and how their policies would add up to a ferrocious fire some day. I also remember that TRPA finally allowed logging companies and the Forest Service to start clearing dead trees out. But only during the winter if there was enough snow cover on the ground. During the summer they were allowed to do tree removal during the summer with helicopters only. That was 10 years ago, basically the summer I graduated from High School.

Ya I remember that too but they had policies requiring people to have brush cleared a certain distance from their houses and what not too. So it's not like they did nothing. I think every one in Tahoe knew it was due for a huge fire at some point. I can't say I'm surprised at all. It sucks though.

[rubberbiscuitt]

yeah, previously one could not have exposed dirt. if there is no house, grass or tree, it must be covered by pine needles or wood chips. the should do great for erosion...
a friend of my wife described the layer of pine needles(next to her house) as a combustion. and down went the house.