Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Lifts Fire Restrictions – Pile Burning Remains Prohibited

Reno, NV. September 5, 2025 – After reviewing the district’s current wildland fuel moisture levels, the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District will lift fire restrictions on outdoor recreational and cooking fires effective immediately.

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

“We are pleased to lift most fire restrictions in the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District,” said Fire Chief Richard Edwards.  “Please be careful and 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/Crystal Bay area, which is served by the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District.

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