Truckee Fire issues winter safety reminders as Sierra snowpack builds

Truckee Fire issues winter safety reminders as Sierra snowpack builds

TRUCKEE, Calif. – As winter conditions intensify across the Sierra, the Truckee Fire Protection District is calling on all residents to undertake proactive measures to ensure that everyone they know stays safe. Winter brings increased challenges at home, while recreating outdoors and while out on the roads – from snow-related hazards to fire risks. It’s important to understand aspects of mountain living that pose dangers from thin ice conditions…