Rounding the southern end of Lake Tahoe on the Tahoe Rim Trail, one can't help but think of one of the most pressing issues in the area -- fire. After the Angora fire destroyed more than 250 homes and caused more than $140 million in damage starting June 24, everybody wants to know what is being done to keep such a catastrophic blaze from happening again. Forest treatment, or fuels reduction to reduce fire hazard, has received additional scrutiny and money. For obvious reasons, forests close to structures and communities get first priority for efforts to reduce fire danger, said Rex Norman, spokesperson for The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit of the U.S. Forest Service. "The majority of our work is to protect community areas and critical watersheds," Norman said. Generally, more remote wilderness and recreation areas get lower priority ...