The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District is planning on conducting a prescribed burn on Friday, 

October 14, 2011, depending on proper weather conditions and fuel moisture content. The seven acre

prescribed burn will be in the upper Apollo sub-division area, off of state route 431.

Smoke resulting from the prescribed burns will affect the surrounding area for approximately 24-36 hours. 

People that are smoke sensitive are advised to please stay inside and close their windows and doors as 

much as possible until the smoke dissipates. For further information, please call the Fire District at 775/831-

0351, ext. 0 to speak with someone in person or visit www.nltfpd.net