Firefighters conducting controlled burn at Sonoma Mountain

The Thursday prescribed burn at the Mitsui Ranch, located at the top of the mountain, began at 8 a.m.|
ELISSA CHUDWIN
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

Firefighters are conducting a controlled burn at Sonoma Mountain Thursday, causing smoke to drift south from the area, according to a release from Cal Fire.

The prescribed burn at the Mitsui Ranch, located at the top of the mountain, began at 8 a.m. and is expected to end by 5 p.m.

Cal Fire’s Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit, the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District and the Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue Authority all are on site.

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