Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness News & Updates

Screenshot of a map that shows current prescribed burns.

Prescribed Fire Activity in and Around Sonoma Valley

Posted on June 26, 2025

Following yesterday’s successful operation at Montini Preserve, two additional prescribed burns are now underway in Sonoma Valley: Fire Forward’s “Triangle G” burn on Sonoma Mountain (in the Diamond A area, west of the City of Sonoma) A training burn by Sonoma Valley Fire District in the field across from Hanna Center, this burn is occurring...
A photo of two firefighters wetting a perimeter of a controlled burn operation.

Prescribed Burn Planned at Montini Preserve the Week of June 23

Posted on June 9, 2025

A prescribed burn is planned on approximately 20 acres of the Montini Open Space Preserve during the week of June 23, 2025, as part of a joint effort by the Sonoma Valley Fire District, Sonoma Ecology Center, CAL FIRE, Sonoma Resource Conservation District, and the City of Sonoma. The operation will occur on one day...
A 'bug's eye view' of tall grasses and weeds with blue sky in the background.

Vegetation Management & Weed Abatement: Fire Safety Starts with You

Posted on May 16, 2025

Temperatures are rising, grasses are drying, and fire season is near – it’s time to take measures to create defensible space around your home by managing vegetation. Proper Vegetation Management and Weed Abatement play a critical role in reducing potential fire hazards. The Sonoma Valley Fire District’s (SVFD) Annual Weed Abatement Program is in full swing and is...
A map showing the Fire Hazard Severity Risk.

Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) Map – Council Consideration on May 7, 2025

Posted on May 5, 2025

The City of Sonoma is moving forward with adopting the Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) map, which designates areas based on their level of wildfire risk. This map is required under Government Code Section 51179 and has been reviewed in partnership with the Sonoma Valley Fire District (SVFD) and CalFire. The updated FHSZ map is...
An aerial view of 5th Street East and Harrigton Drive in City of Sonoma showing a section of a road that will be temporarily closed.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Partial Closure on Harrington Drive

Posted on April 30, 2025

Please be advised that a section of Harrington Drive near 390 Harrington Drive will be closed to through traffic beginning Thursday May 1, 2025, due to construction activity related to a new residence. LOCATION: Harrington Drive near 390 Harrington Drive, between the intersection with Manor Drive and the driveway to 390 Harrington Drive. Local driveway...

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