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@marincountyfire
Marin County Fire
4 years
72 hrs straight in boots on fires is not easy on your feet! Big thanks to all firefighters on the front-lines across the West Coast. Stay safe!
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Marin County Fire
4 years
Marin County Fire and Woodward Incident would like to give a huge thanks to Johnny’s Donuts, in San Rafael who donated over 600 donuts to the firefighters on the front lines thank you so much the love is much appreciated. #Johnnysdonuts
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@marincountyfire
Marin County Fire
5 years
No, that’s not Tahoe! Mt Tam is picking up some of the fresh stuff. Picture from our fire detection cameras this evening...
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Marin County Fire
4 years
Super scoopers are clearing the scene of the #WoodwardFire after 62 drops total for around 93,000 gallons of Tomales Bay water on the fire. #teamwork
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@marincountyfire
Marin County Fire
5 years
Good news! The #MuirFire is 100% contained and Highway 1 is now open. Thanks to more accurate mapping, size has been updated to 67 acres. #MarinCounty #WestMarin
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Marin County Fire
4 years
ALL forward progress on the three fires above the college in @novato now being reported as stopped by the IC. Awaiting additional reconnaissance by crews on scene.
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Marin County Fire
6 years
We are grateful to @CAL_FIRE for their partnership in suppressing the #IrvingFire .
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Marin County Fire
4 years
Multiple helicopters on scene working the #woodwardfire now. We’ve put in a request for air attack and firefighters are on the line working on direct and indirect lines. Thank you for the continued support.
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Marin County Fire
4 years
Multiple helicopters, air attack, tankers and super scoopers are on scene of the #woodwardfire now. We are experiencing more wind today than yesterday near the fire, but crews and aerial assets remain engaged in fire suppression.
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@marincountyfire
Marin County Fire
6 years
Good News: the #IrvingFire is 100% contained! We’re thankful to the many fire and public safety agencies that helped us protect the kids (and kids at heart) of San Geronimo Valley. #WestMarin #MarinCounty
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Alexandra Cusick
6 years
@marincountyfire Thank You from Lagunitas Public Montessori School Kids!
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@marincountyfire
Marin County Fire
3 years
Marin County was busy the last 24 hrs. In total Marin Fire agencies responded to over 650 calls. Three structure fires, three water rescues, 20 vehicle accidents, 163 tree down calls, and 185 public assists for flooding issues.
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Marin County Fire
3 years
#LassenFire update. Fire holding at 30 acres. 80% contained. Forward progress stopped. Aircraft released. Crews continuing to make progress. Please continue to avoid the area.
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Marin County Fire
4 years
We feel the love Marin!
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@marincountyfire
Marin County Fire
4 years
We've been asked, "how can we help?" Firefighters enjoy seeing ‘thank you’ signs posted in the community. Or, consider giving to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation which helps families of firefighters who are injured or killed in the line of duty.
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Marin County Fire
6 years
Fire suppression getting easier now that air support is available. Thanks to @CAL_FIRE @SantaRosaFire Tomales Volunteer Fire, Sonoma Valley Fire and @CHPMarin for their assistance today. #IrvingFire #WestMarin #MarinCounty
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Marin County Fire
4 years
Increased fire activity and heavy smoke due to winds on the #woodwardfire We now have air resources that are arriving on scene to help in the firefight.
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Marin County Fire
4 years
An interactive fire map for the #Woodwardfire Evacuation warning areas, fire perimeter, satellite based thermal imagery and other features. More features are in the works and will be added as they are finished.
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Marin County Fire
4 years
New Fire "4-6 Fire" Point Reyes National Seashore (Smoke impacts to West Marin) MCFD is responding a 50 acre fire in the Point Reyes National Seashore "4-5 Fire" Adjacent to the Woodward Trail. Difficult access. No Structure threat, no evacuation orders. Trail closures to PRNSS.
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Marin County Fire
6 years
Good news: the #BridgeFire is 100% contained! Cause of fire is still unknown. We expect the investigation to take some time. In the meantime, please help us prevent future fires by incorporating fire safe practices in your community. Visit for details.
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Marin County Fire
4 years
#woodwardfire update: Approx. 1,100 acres and 0% containment. Video showing the fire on the western side of the ridge to the west of Olema.
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Marin County Fire
6 years
#IrvingFire Update: we’ve reached 90% containment. Crews continuing with “mop up” (extinguishing or removing burning material near fire control lines, preventing falling logs & brush after an area has burned) and monitoring for hot spots. #WestMarin #MarinCounty
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Marin County Fire
6 years
#IrvingFire Update: holding at 115 acres, but increased to 35% containment.
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Marin County Fire
7 years
Marin has sent now 22 Engines, 5 ambulances, 3 Chief Officers, 1 Dozer, 1 Hand Crew, and 7 overhead to assist the Napa and Sonoma Fires.
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Marin County Fire
4 years
Firing operations on the #woodwardfire have started along Limantour Rd. Expect heavy smoke in the Olema Valley this afternoon and evening.
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Marin County Fire
3 years
#lassenfire cause remains under investigation. 30 acres and still 80% contained. Crews will remain on scene overnight to continue mop-up of the fire.
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Marin County Fire
6 years
#IrvingFire Update: we have reached 45% containment. We’re keeping a care eye on wind provoked hotspots. Fire crews are anticipated to stay on scene at least through Thursday.
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Marin County Fire
4 years
We understand the communities’ frustration with the LARGE amount of people traveling to the Coast today and NOT adhering to the Shelter Order. The influx of people is putting our vulnerable residents at risk. Please stay at home! #stayhomeandsavealife
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Marin County Fire
4 years
Update for the #woodwardfire 2,259 acres and 5% contained.
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Marin County Fire
6 years
#IrvingFire Update: Fire at 100 acres, 10% containment. Fire crews are dealing with very steep terrain, but beginning to build momentum on containment. Using a combination of bulldozers, hand crews, water tenders and engines in the firefight. #WestMarin
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Marin County Fire
3 years
Marin County‘s Urban Search and Rescue Team (Regional Task Force 1) deploying to Santa Cruz for pre-position request due to predicted storm debris flow.
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Marin County Fire
4 years
Forward progress confirmed stopped for three seperate fires near #Novato . Largest was 1/4 acre. Law Enforcement on scene looking for suspect. AVOID THE AREA.
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Marin County Fire
5 years
There are 62 personnel from #MarinCounty heading up to #ButteCounty to work on the #CampFire . That includes the Marin Operations Area One Strike Team for Marin County, one local government strike team, and the 24-person Tam Crew.
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Marin County Fire
4 years
Multiple air drops occurring on the #woodwardfire now. Heavy smoke is being produced from the fire and impacting most of Marin County. **Please DO NOT call 911 unless you see flames**
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Marin County Fire
4 years
Evacuation Warning: There is a 700 acre fire burning West of Olema. Please gather medications, pets, critical papers, and be prepared to evacuate quickly if necessary. The evacuation warning area is in the map below. We will update you if evacuation is necessary.
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Marin County Fire
3 years
#hawkfire forward progress stopped. Crews to remain on scene throughout the night.
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Marin County Fire
3 years
#lassenfire Final Update-cause remains under investigation. 44 acres and still 90% contained. Crews will remain on scene today to continue mop-up of the fire.
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Marin County Fire
4 years
Fire has been extinguished at Dutch Valley Lane in Sleepy Hollow. The threat to the vegetation has been mitigated. Investigators are at the scene. Overhaul will continue overnight.
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Marin County Fire
7 years
There are no fires currently occurring in Marin County and there are no evacuations in progress or expected for anywhere in Marin.
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Marin County Fire
6 years
Additional crews and personnel are at the command center, being briefed on the #IrvingFire .
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Marin County Fire
6 years
#BridgeFire Update: containment is at 80%. It took some time to increase containment because of the steep terrain on Black Mountain. Crews worked throughout the night and continue this morning. We expect increased containment later today. #WestMarin #MarinCounty
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Marin County Fire
4 years
Two of the three fires we have located have forward progress stopped. Crews are making access to a third. Multiple Law Enforcement agencies also in the area as well as @sonomasheriff helicopter Henry 1 and @CHP_GoldenGate airplane assisting. AVOID THE AREA.
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Marin County Fire
6 years
Good news on #BridgeFire on Black Mountain near Nicasio Reservoir: Second copter was cancelled. The fire is not widening its path on the mountain, just moving up toward the peak. "We're making good progress on the flanks," Deputy Chief Mark Brown said. #WestMarin #MarinCounty
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Marin County Fire
4 years
Update 10/31 @ 7:30 am , forward progress of the fire on Bolinas Ridge has been stoped. Crews will remain at the scene for the day. Fire is under investigation.
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Marin County Fire
5 years
Crews staying busy with storm calls. Video from Woodacre
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Marin County Fire
3 years
#hillfire : FInal Update, forward progress of the fire has been stopped at 2 acres. All air resources are released. Expect SFDB to be closed for two hours.
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Marin County Fire
4 years
Tune in this morning @8 :00 AM to Good Morning America ... Marin County Fire Department therapy dog (Karith and Handeler Heidi) will be featured on the Good Morning America show and recognized as the dog of the week. #goodmorningamerica Instagram @Kerith_the_golden_retriever
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Marin County Fire
6 years
Shot of #RyeFire in Santa Clarita by John Aitchinson of Marin's Strike Team 915OC. #MarinCounty
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Marin County Fire
6 years
Photos of #BridgeFire response. 🔥Approximately 100 personnel are on scene. The fire has burned 40 acres is 30% contained. Forward progress stopped. 👍 #WestMarin #MarinCounty
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Marin County Fire
2 years
An influx of more than $1.1M in state grant funds will help us reduce #Wildfire fuels in the hills above #FairfaxCA and @SanAnselmoCA . Great news for #PublicSafety in #MarinCounty .
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Marin County Fire
3 years
#lassenfire This is a joint response from our resources, Marinwood fire, San Rafael fire and other nearby agencies. Air attack still on scene along with two helicopters.
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Marin County Fire
4 years
Marin County working numerous small lighting fires. Smoke Is visible on Mount Tam below Throckmorton Station. No current evacuations orders or warnings in Marin County.
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Marin County Fire
7 years
Right now, every MCFD employee is on duty -- that's about 175 people, full-timers plus seasonals. Our hotline: 415-473-7191. #NorthBayFires
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Marin County Fire
6 years
We're up to 80 percent containment at the #IrvingFire in #WestMarin . Here's a complete update. #MarinCounty #Wildfire #EmergencyPreparedness #SanGeronimoValley
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Marin County Fire
6 years
We have 58 personnel out of the county fighting fires around the state. Meanwhile, we're fully staffed here in #MarinCounty . Keeping busy. Your thanks and encouragement is being heard on the front lines. #CarrFire #MendocinoComplexFire @CAL_FIRE @CALFIRE_PIO
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Marin County Fire
6 years
#IrvingFire Update: Fire is now 115 acres and 25% contained. MCFD Deputy Fire Chief says threat to homes still exists but decreasing. Will re-evaluate evacuations by early afternoon. Thank you cooperating with evacuation and road closure orders. #WestMarin #MarinCounty
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Marin County Fire
3 years
Evacuation orders are underway for homes north of Lucas Valley Road, between Las Gallinas Avenue and Bridgegate Drive, North to Marinwood Open Space. If evacuated, please head toward Hwy 101. Others avoid the area. #LassenFire
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Marin County Fire
4 years
Air support continues to work the #woodwardfire with the help of @GSTSSupertanker and other aerial assets.
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Marin County Fire
4 years
#1 -3 fire final update. (Mountain Barnabe) Forward progress of the fire has been stopped. Crews will remain on scene overnight and tomorrow mopping up and continuing to secure perimeter of the 17.2 acre fire.
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Marin County Fire
5 years
In addition to personnel previously deployed, we have sent one additional strike team (21 people) to #SimiValley to tackle the #EasyFire . That makes 122 firefighters from our #Marin agencies assisting across the state. (2015 file photo)
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Marin County Fire
4 years
A visual of the North End of the #WoodwardFire taken about an hour ago from @MarinSheriff UAV. The UAV is being used to assist with the mapping and fire strategy for operations. ** No aircraft assigned to the fire, which is why the UAV was utilized. **
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Marin County Fire
5 years
Muir Fire update. Forward progress has been stopped. Aircraft has been canceled. Fire is under investigation. 32 personnel are committed for mop up for next 3 hours.
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Marin County Fire
4 years
UPDATE: NB Hwy 101 fire near Atherton Ave. Final acreage 4.85 Forward progress stopped. Crews will be moping up for next three hours.
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Marin County Fire
5 years
The #SpiritFire is now 100% contained and we're removing resources from the scene. Thanks to all of the agencies who assisted over the past 24 hours. #WestMarin #SanGeronimoValley #MarinCounty
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Marin County Fire
7 years
Perspective of Marin Fire Crews fighting the #NunsFire . Crews are tired, but are heavily engaged in the cause. #NorthBayFires
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Marin County Fire
7 years
We are freeing up resources from #37Fire to prepare for #RedFlag conditions in #MarinCounty . We wish safety to EVERYBODY supporting us.
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Marin County Fire
5 years
Fire Update: Hillside Ave in San Anselmo. Fire is contained to one garage with three vehicles destroyed . Crews currently overhauling.
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Marin County Fire
3 years
#LassenFire holding at 30 acres and 20% contained. Evacuation orders remain the same. Please avoid the area; only call 9-1–1 if it’s a life threatening emergency.
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Marin County Fire
5 years
Agencies participating in #KincadeFire from #MarinCounty in addition to us: @NovatoFireDist , @RossValleyFire , @SRFD , @centralmarinfd , @City_of_MV , @SMFDinfo @TiburonFire . Thank you for your continued support. #Teamwork
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Marin County Fire
4 years
A timely reminder about the Hi-Lo siren. If you hear Hi-Lo, it’s time to go. Evacuation warnings only at this time in effect. #WoodwardFire
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Marin County Fire
4 years
We are currently responding to a series of fires in the area above Indian Valley College in Novato. No evacuations at this time. AVOID THE AREA. #novato
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Marin County Fire
4 years
Update on the #woodwardfire 2,000 acres, 0% containment. Aerial resources still onscene. Heavy smoke impacting Marin County.
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Marin County Fire
6 years
#IrvingFire Update: all evacuation orders are now lifted! All roads have been reopened, though some homes will be without power until noon tomorrow, including the 200 & 300 blocks of Arroyo and the 100 block of Portola. Please contact @PGE4Me for additional outage info.
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Marin County Fire
6 years
UPDATE: #BridgeFire now at 50% containment.
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Marin County Fire
7 years
Spencer Fire Update: 2 separate fires 1-2 acres each. Great work of many fire agencies Incident Commander reporting forward progress stopped
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Marin County Fire
4 years
An update on acreage for the #WoodwardFire The fire is approximately 2,689 acres. We expect updated containment numbers tomorrow morning, 8/23/20. Currently sitting at 5% containment.
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Marin County Fire
5 years
#MuirFire Update: 50 acres in size, 10% contained. No evacuation orders have been issued. Hwy 1 remains closed between Muir Beach and Stinson Beach. Approx. 165 personnel are responding to the fire. #MarinCounty #WestMarin
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Marin County Fire
6 years
#IrvingFire Update: Fire area is now 95% contained. Crews on scene are working on fire line suppression repair and removing hose. #WestMarin #MarinCounty
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Marin County Fire
4 years
Evacuation WARNING area expanded to include Olema, Inverness, Inverness Park and Sea Haven for Woodward Fire. All previous warnings still in effect. #WoodwardFire
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@marincountyfire
Marin County Fire
4 years
Marin County Fire is at scene of a 2 acre fire in the area of the Bolinas Y (Bolinas Ridge). Resources are making access onto the Point Reyes National Seashore Property (NPS Land). No evacuation orders or warnings are currently in place
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@marincountyfire
Marin County Fire
4 years
Your #woodwardfire update. Woodward Fire Update: Aug 23, 2020 Fire information will begin to shift to the Point Reyes National Seashore FB page as part of the incident management team shift.
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Marin County Fire
3 years
#dolcinifire mapped at 32.6 acres. 60% contained. One way traffic control to commence shortly between Novato blvd and Nicasio Valley Rd ok Point Reyes Petaluma Rd. @CHPMarin @MarinSheriff
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Marin County Fire
5 years
Video from the scene of the #MuirFire . Updates on can also be accessed by calling our Fire Information Hotline: 415-473-7191. #MarinCounty #WestMarin
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Marin County Fire
5 years
#SpiritFire holding at 16 acres, 60% containment with forward progress stopped. Crews will remain on scene overnight with continued mop-up tomorrow. Expect full containment late tomorrow. This will be our last update for the night.
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Marin County Fire
5 years
#MuirFire Update: 50 acres. 10% contained. Forward progress stopped. Hwy 1 remains closed between Panoramic Hwy & #MuirWoods Road. No evacuations. More info: (415)473-7191. (📸 credit: Henry Bustamante) #MarinCounty #WestMarin
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Marin County Fire
3 years
Grass Fire on Angel island, forward progress stopped at under 1 acre, Tiburon Fire and Marin County Fire Crews will be on scene mopping up with full Containment expected at 1700 #AngelFire #Angelisland #marincountyfire #tiburonfire
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@marincountyfire
Marin County Fire
4 years
Statewide fire map for Friday, August 21. Thank you to everyone fighting fires and supporting state response efforts around the clock! The map is updated daily. To view the latest version click here:
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Marin County Fire
6 years
Three Marin County Fire Department firefighters were treated last night for burn injuries sustained while fighting the Carr Fire in Shasta County.
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Marin County Fire
6 years
Marin County’s OES Urban Search and Rescue Team RTF-1 is deploying to Montecito. This 30 person team will drive through the night to assist Santa Barbara County for tomorrow’s operation.
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Marin County Fire
3 years
Crews are still on scene and working overnight to reinforce lines and mop up any unburned fire fuels at the #LassenFire . Nearby residents can expect to see smoke and possibly the "glow" of fire into the evening hours. No need to report to 9-1-1: fire crews are already on-site.
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Marin County Fire
3 years
#Hillfire Air resources making great progress, cause is undetermined fire under investigation. Holding at 2 acres.
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Marin County Fire
4 years
#woodwardfire expanded evacuation warning near Olema.
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Marin County Sheriff
4 years
Evacuation warning area expanded in Olema to east side of Highway 1 to Olema Hill. See link for further
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Marin County Fire
3 years
Crews and air support responding to #LassenFire near Mt. Lassen & Idylberry Road in #MarinCounty . Fire currently at 20 acres, 0% contained. Additional engines on scene. Avoid the area; only call 9-1-1 if you are experiencing a life threatening emergency.
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Marin County Fire
6 years
The fire near Samuel P. Taylor park is now at 40 acres, zero percent contained. Mountain King Rd, Portola Ave and Alamo Rd down to Barranca are ONLY streets under evacuation at this time.
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Marin County Fire
4 years
Marin County Fire with San Rafael Fire at seen of a vegetation fire, N San Pedro Rd, China Camp State Park. Fire contained to a island surrounded by marsh. No structures threatened, No evacuation orders.
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Marin County Fire
4 years
Woodward 8-22-20 Incident Update
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Marin County Fire
6 years
Residents are encouraged to monitor local news media outlets and follow any further instructions if given by Marin County Fire or Marin County Sheriff. Smoke may be strong in the San Geronimo and Fairfax communities. The Fire Public Information Hotline 415-473-7191
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Marin County Fire
6 years
#IrvingFire Update: Fire estimated at 100 acres, 10 percent contained. Approx 150 structures are threatened, but none damaged so far. No new evacuation orders underway, though the upper part of Forest Knolls and Lagunitas are under a warning.
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@marincountyfire
Marin County Fire
6 years
An evacuation order is in place for Mountain King Rd, Portola Ave and Alamo down to Barranca. Residents in that area should evacuate immediately to the Lagunitas School and wait for further information. Alamo Rd. will be closed until further notice.
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Marin County Fire
5 years
#Firnfire , Mill Valley: Final update- Fire is 100% contained. Crews will remain at scene overnight as a precaution. Fire cause is still under investigation.
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