Crime & Safety
Fire Crews Conduct Controlled Burn In Novato
The Marin County Fire Department is conducting a controlled burn Wednesday in Novato.
NOVATO, CA – See or smell smoke in Novato? Don't be alarmed. The Marin County Fire Department is conducting a controlled burn.
In an effort to create defensible space in the area, a controlled burn is scheduled on Burnt Ridge Fire Road off the end of Wilson Avenue starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, according to the department. All piles are expected to be extinguished and smoke free by 4 p.m.
Thank you to all of our callers! Marin County Fire Department is conducting a CONTROL BURN today, Wednesday, November 29 til approximately 4 p.m. The area is Burnt Ridge Fire Road at the end of Wilson Ave.
— Novato Fire District (@NovatoFireDist) November 29, 2017
Heads up, Novato: in case you see/smell smoke, we are conducting a controlled burn on Burnt Ridge off the end of Wilson Ave starting at 10am. All piles will be extinguished & smoke free by 4pm. Learn how to help maintain defensible space near your home: https://t.co/C2zEACWBNX
— Marin County Fire (@marincountyfire) November 29, 2017
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