National Weather Service condition to remain in place until Saturday afternoon.
Marin County, CA – The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Marin County and throughout the San Francisco Bay Area that will be in effect from 11 PM Thursday, October 17, through 5 PM Saturday, October 19. Local fire agencies will increase staffing throughout Marin County.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected during the designated time frame. Fire conditions include a combination of strong offshore wind gusts up to 45 mph and relative as low as 10%.
The concern with this weather system is that wildfires that develop have the potential to spread rapidly. Erratic gusty winds may result in dangerous and unpredictable fire behavior. A simple spark could cause a major wildfire. The community is advised to exercise extreme caution.
Safety tips
- Avoid using any source of heat or open flame outdoors
- Avoid using power tools (gas or electric), or mowers.
- Properly discard cigarettes.
- Keep vehicles off dry grass or vegetation.
- Avoid closed areas and be alert while visiting (open) public lands where wildfires might occur.
- Sign up for your local emergency alerts at AlertMarin.org.
Learn more about Red Flag Warnings and creating a defensible space around your home with Fire Safe Marin.
Since the devastating North Bay Fires in 2017, the Board of Supervisors has made significant investments to prepare the County for events like this one. Including the increase in staffing within the Marin County Fire Department, expanding the County’s Wildland Fire Crews, and enhancing the Office of Emergency Management. These efforts ensure early alert and warning capabilities, bolster response readiness, and facilitate investments in fire fuel reduction.
Important phone numbers
For any land use restrictions or closures contact the appropriate land management agency:
- The National Park Service Point Reyes National Seashore is (415) 464-5100
- The Mount Tamalpais State Park information number is (415) 388-2070.
- The Marin Municipal Water District information number is (415) 945-1195.
- The Marin County Fire Information Hotline number is (415) 473-7191
Bolinas-Fairfax Road Closure
Marin County Public Works will be closing the Bolinas-Fairfax Road, from Azalea Hill to Highway 1 until the Red Flag Warning is lifted.
Stay up-to-date
Refer to Emergency.MarinCounty.gov for your current, trusted and up-to-date information.
To receive life-saving direction ahead of and during a disaster, sign up for your local emergency alerts at AlertMarin.org.