Marin County firefighters say Friday's controlled burn was the largest one in decades; the goal was more than 130 acres but they ended up burning less due to air quality concerns.
In Novato, a huge controlled burn grabbed the attention of many people Friday. Smoke from the fire could be seen for miles.In the North Bay, a huge controlled burn grabbed the attention of many people Friday. Smoke from the fire could be seen for miles and it's raised concerns about air quality.Big flames and plumes of smoke rose from remote Big Rock Ridge near Novato. More than 50 firefighters were not trying to put it out, but were making the fire grow.
"Getting in here and re-introducing fire under controlled conditions under little or no wind, helps us burn out this hazardous fuel and minimize the threat to our communities," Groneman said. Smoke from another controlled burn on Thursday impacted air quality in parts of Marin and San Francisco, prompting complaints from the public.MORE:"I want to remind people of the years we were impacted by devastating wildfires, air quality was bad. If we can get out here and do this work to lessen the impact, we'll be better off by summer," Groneman added.
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