Truckee Meadow Fire Protection District Lifts Fire Restrictions – Open (Pile) Burning Remains Prohibited

Reno, NV.  October 18, 2024 – The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District has lifted fire restrictions as it pertains to outdoor recreational and cooking fires.

Recreational appliances, including charcoal briquettes and outdoor wood fires, are now permissible if they are confined to outdoor fireplaces and fire pits. Restrictions on operating small equipment powered by an internal combustion engine have also been lifted. Go to Outdoor Burning for more information.

Certain fire restrictions remain in place:

• Open (pile) burning, including the use of burn barrels (for the burning of dry/dead vegetation)
• Bonfires

“It has been a hot summer, but as temperatures decline, we are lifting some fire restrictions in the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District,” said Fire Chief Charles Moore.  “We always want our residents to be vigilant, however.  Never leave an open flame unattended, always have a water source or fire extinguisher near the fire, and make sure the fire is thoroughly extinguished when no longer in use.”

Fire restrictions are intended for residential properties. Citizens are responsible for checking with park and campground operators on their respective fire restrictions.

The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District serves unincorporated Washoe County, except for the Incline Village area which is served by the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District.

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