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Smoke from Angel Island controlled burn draws criticism
Original: Smoke from Angel Island controlled burn leaves officials fuming
Officials are expressing frustration after a controlled burn on Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay produced large amounts of smoke visible across the region. The prescribed fire, intended to reduce wildfire risk and manage vegetation, drew complaints as smoke drifted over nearby communities, prompting questions about planning, timing and public notification around the burn.
Why now: The visible smoke alarmed residents and raised questions about how the prescribed burn was managed.
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- Smoke from Angel Island controlled burn leaves officials fuming · The Mercury News
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