MARIN COUNTY, CA — Smoke will be visible across parts of the Bay Area this week as California State Parks and local fire agencies conduct a prescribed burn of up to 260 acres on Angel Island.
The burn was scheduled to begin Tuesday and continue throughout the week, depending on weather and air-quality conditions.
Officials said residents should not call 911 to report smoke from Angel Island, as doing so could overwhelm emergency dispatchers.
The burns are planned between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on burn days, with some smoke potentially visible for up to three days afterward.
California State Parks is conducting the burn in partnership with CAL FIRE and the Marin County Fire Department as part of its Prescribed Burn Program.
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The goal is to reduce fuel loads in grasslands and coastal scrub while improving wildlife habitat, managing invasive plants and supporting long-term vegetation management, officials said.
Angel Island State Park will remain open during the operation, but some trails and roads near the burn area will be closed for one to three days during and immediately after the burn, authorities said.
Portions of the Ida Trail, Sunset Trail and fire and perimeter roads could be affected, and access to the summit of Mount Livermore will be restricted on some burn days.
Visitors are urged to follow posted closure signs and directions from park and fire personnel and to use caution around fire crews and equipment.
The prescribed burns are coordinated with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and will only proceed when weather and air conditions are favorable for smoke dispersal., authorities said.
If conditions are not suitable, the burn will be rescheduled.
Officials also advised people who smell smoke to limit time spent in smoky areas and take precautions to reduce potential health effects.
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