Moraga Fire District Plans Mulholland Ridge Burn

LAMORINDA, CA — The Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District plans to conduct a prescribed burn this morning at Mulholland Ridge Open Space in Moraga as part of ongoing wildfire risk reduction work.

Crews expect to begin burning at 10 a.m. and treat approximately 1.5 acres east of Mulholland Reservoir. The district said cooler temperatures and the return of the marine layer created favorable conditions for the project.

The operation will establish and maintain a strategic fuel break along the ridge-top trail. Crews will treat an area approximately 100 feet wide beside the trail and expect to finish by 1 p.m.

Residents can watch the prescribed fire operations live through the ALERTCalifornia camera system at ops.alertcalifornia.org/cam-console/2207.

The fire district is coordinating with the Town of Moraga and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to conduct the burn safely and limit impacts on surrounding neighborhoods.

Hikers and residents near Mulholland Ridge, including people in Rheem Valley neighborhoods, may see smoke and flames during the operation. The district encouraged nearby residents to keep windows and doors closed while crews conduct the burn.

Drivers traveling on Moraga Road may also notice smoke in the area.

Fire officials will postpone the project if weather, fuel moisture, or other conditions become unfavorable.

The district will post updates on its Facebook page. The Town of Moraga and the City of Orinda will also share information through their social media channels.