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San Rafael Project Aims To Reduce Fire Risk
The Mountain Park fuel reduction project is expected to take three to four weeks to complete.
SAN RAFAEL, CA — Crews began work Monday on a fuel reduction project in the Mountain Park open space area.
The project, which aims to reduce fire risk, is expected to take three to four weeks to complete.
The work is being performed by an outside tree service contractor, the Professional Tree Care Company.
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The project is not expected to impact residential roads.
Work will expand and enhance defensible space for structures and roads adjacent to and within the open space area in an approximately16.7-acre fuel reduction zone shown on this map.
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Portions of the open space will be closed to accommodate a safe work area.
Motorists are urged to drive with caution and adhere to posted signage and closures.
For more information regarding this project and other fuel reduction projects in the City please visit the Fire Department’s Wildfire Prevention website or contact the agency by phone at 415-485-3304 or email srfd.dspace@cityofsanrafael.org.
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