Smoke Drifting Over Walnut Creek Today Caused By Controlled Burn In Moraga

Press release from the City of Walnut Creek:

June 19, 2020

The Moraga-Orinda Fire District is conducting a controlled burn today, with winds bringing some of the smoke into the Walnut Creek and Lafayette area. No cause for alarm, it is a planned effort to reduce fuels before fire season. The burn should be wrapped up by 5:00 p.m.

This is designed to reduce fuels in the area, provide live fire training for firefighters, and make the area safer during the upcoming fire season. Substantial safety precautions are being taken to ensure the safety of the community.

Please do not call 9-1-1 to report smoke unless you believe there is a separate fire in your area. If you have questions or concerns, you can call the Moraga Police Department at 925-888-7049.

This press release was produced by the City of Walnut Creek. The views expressed here are the author’s own.