Full Notification

Firefighters from the Moraga-Orinda Fire District will be conducting live fire training at the John Muir Land Trust property at the Painted Rock (above Moraga Road and Rheem Blvd) on Monday June 21^st (today) and Thursday June 24th.  They will also conduct training on Campolindo Ridge on Tuesday June 22^nd.  The training will begin at approximately 10:00a and conclude no later than 5:00p on each day. This project is designed to provide training for firefighters and reduce the amount of flammable fuels in the area, increasing safety in our community.

Safety is the number one priority. The project is set up to take advantage of existing fire control lines and will be executed according to a strict “go, no go” checklist. The exercise is being coordinated with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and Fire Weather Forecasters at the National Weather Service to ensure the size and timing of the burning will minimize smoke impacts to homes and other smoke-sensitive sites in the area. 
 
If burning conditions change, the project will be rescheduled. Residents in the area and those driving nearby may see or smell smoke. Closing exterior doors and windows during the day will help to keep smoke from entering homes. Signs cautioning motorists and bicycles about the additional fire equipment traffic and potential for reduced visibility along adjacent roadways will be posted on Fiesta Circle.

Questions or concerns can be directed to the Moraga-Orinda Fire District at 925-258-4599.  Thank you for your support and cooperation as your first responders work to keep Moraga a safe community.