Crime & Safety
Smoke Visible In Marin Not Due To Fire In Area: Officials
BREAKING: Fire officials said residents and visitors will smell smoke from fires burning throughout the region.
MARIN COUNTY, CA – Although heavy smoke is visible Thursday throughout Marin County, it is not coming from a fire in the immediate area, officials said.
The smoke is coming from several large fires in Northern California, according to the Marin County Fire Department. Fire officials said residents and visitors will smell smoke.
Marin fire and police officials urged community members to call 911 only if they see a fire or a visible building column of smoke.
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Red flag fire conditions are in effect for Marin County. High fire danger is expected throughout this weekend.
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Noticing smoke in your area? Multiple wildfires currently burning across the state. Smoke can be seen on the GOES 16 GeoColor image#CAwx pic.twitter.com/pkVc7F54iS
— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) August 31, 2017
Marin is experiencing smoke from N CA fires. Call 911 only if you see a fire or a visible building column of smoke. https://t.co/1KecV3k0lA
— Marin County Sheriff (@MarinSheriff) August 31, 2017
Marin is experiencing heavy drift smoke from many fires in Northern CA. Call 9-1-1 if you see a fire or a visible building column of smoke
— Mill Valley Police (@MillValleyPD) August 31, 2017
SMOKE IN THE AIR https://t.co/GhvdbqQD4q via @nextdoor
— Fairfax Police Dept. (@Fairfaxpd) August 31, 2017
Image via Marin County Fire Department
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