CANCELED: Controlled Burn Planned In Moraga Tuesday

LAMORINDA, CA — A controlled burn planned in Moraga on Tuesday has been postponed because of weather conditions.

The Moraga-Orinda Fire District had planned to conduct the burn on the John Muir Land Trust’s Painted Rock property beginning at 10 a.m.

That's near the intersection of Rheem Boulevard and Moraga Road.

This project is a continuation of the wildfire management work that started last fall. It is designed to increase fire safety by reducing vegetation type fuels in the area, which will encourage the growth of native plants and wildflowers in the spring.

When the burn is held, residents are advised:

• There will be smoke in the area - residents in the surrounding neighborhoods should keep windows closed
• There will be traffic congestion in the area due to fire equipment and drivers slowing to look. Please drive safely and slowly.
• Substantial safety precautions are being taken to ensure the safety of the surrounding community during the exercise. If weather conditions are unfavorable, the project will be postponed