Single Incident Information

French Meadows Reservoir is located approximately 36 miles northeast of Foresthill, Calif. on the Middle Fork of the American River. The burn project is located along Forest Service Road-96.

Ignition of the prescribed burn is expected to begin June 21 and may last up to two weeks, as conditions allow.

Burning is contingent on weather, fuel moisture and air quality. All burning is monitored and conducted in accordance with state and county air quality guidelines. And closely coordinated with local county air quality control districts.

Up to 500 acres may be treated with low-intensity fire. After ignitions, Tahoe National Forest fire staff will patrol and monitor the area 24-hours a day until the fire is determined out.