Fire Officials Believe Smoke Odor Coming from Napa Wildfires

According to an message sent out this morning through the San Mateo County Alert System, it is believed that the odors resembling fire in many areas of the count are related to the Wildland Fires currently burning in Napa County.

Daniel Berlant, Cal Fire information officer, says there is no need to be alarmed if you step outside today and smell smoke. The north winds have brought smoke into much of the Bay Area from several fires burning in Northern California.

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Cal Fire released this statement this morning:

Much of Southern California and the Bay Area remain under a Red Flag Warning for high fire danger due to the strong winds and low humidity. While firefighters continue to battle six active wildfires, the public is urged to be extra cautious outdoors in order to help prevent additional fires. Here are some additional steps Californians should take during the high fire danger day: http://calfire.ca.gov/communications

CAL FIRE is also asking residents to prepare for wildfires by remembering “Ready, Set, Go!” Be Ready for a wildfire by maintaining 100 feet of Defensible Space, be Set by having an evacuation plan, and lastly Go when a wildfire approaches your home. For more visit www.ReadyForWildfire.org/communications_firesafety_redflagwarning.php

However, fire officials say don't hesitate to call 911 if the smell is very strong if there is any other reason to suspect there is an actual fire.

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