See Smoke? Marin County Firefighters Working On Controlled Burn Friday

MARIN COUNTY, CA – If you see or smell smoke in northern San Rafael or southern Novato on Friday, chances are it's nothing to be concerned about, according to the Marin County Fire Department.

Firefighters from the Marin County Fire Department are continuing their work on a controlled burn Friday near Big Rock, according to a post on Nextdoor. The controlled burn, which will help reduce the amount fuel in the area, will be located near 3301 Lucas Valley Road, west of Lucas Valley subdivisions and Marinwood.

Firefighters began working on the controlled burn on Jan. 5. Crews plan to start their work again Friday morning. Work is expected to last into the mid-afternoon.

In an effort to help reduce 911 calls about the controlled burn to dispatchers, fire officials are giving notice and also reminding residents about Marin County Fire Department’s debris reduction program that helps eliminate wildfire fuels.

To learn more about making your home more resistant to wildfire, visit firesafemarin.org.

Photo courtesy of County of Marin