Quick answer: The smoke you saw over San Francisco, Marin and the East Bay this week is from a planned prescribed burn on Angel Island, not an uncontrolled wildfire. It is intentional, monitored and part of land management. Do not panic, but do check air quality.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Is the Angel Island fire a wildfire?
- A: No. The smoke you saw over San Francisco, Marin and East Bay is from a planned prescribed burn on Angel Island, not an uncontrolled wildfire.
- Q: Is the prescribed burn safe and monitored?
- A: Yes. It is intentional, monitored and part of official land management, not an emergency.
- Q: Should Bay Area residents panic about the smoke?
- A: No. Do not panic, but check local air quality if you are sensitive to smoke.
- Q: Where is the smoke coming from?
- A: The smoke is coming from a planned prescribed burn on Angel Island.