On Friday, November 10, 2023, a controlled burn was reported in Livermore, California, prompting an advisory from the Livermore Police Department (LPD). The controlled burn is situated at Livermore Avenue and Hartford Avenue, as indicated in a statement released by LPD.
Residents and businesses in close proximity to the controlled burn are urged to take precautionary measures. The LPD advisory includes closing all windows to prevent exposure to the smoke, which is deemed detrimental to health.
In an effort to manage public inquiries, the Livermore Police Department released a statement on social media, stating, “We are aware of a controlled burn happening until 5 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 10) in the North Livermore area (specifically Livermore Avenue/Hartford Avenue). We want to reassure our community that this is again a controlled burn. Please do not call Dispatch as to not strain resources.”
The statement emphasizes that the controlled burn is a planned activity and not an uncontrolled fire, urging residents to refrain from contacting dispatch to avoid overburdening emergency resources. The advisory is intended to keep the community informed and to ensure the safety of those in the vicinity of the controlled burn.
