Marin Goes Under High Wind Warning, Bans Open Burning

MARIN COUNTY, CA — Marin went under a high wind warning Friday, and the county's top fire official has banned open burning through Monday morning.

Peak wind gusts of 40 mph to 50 mph are forecast for parts of Marin this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

"We are suspending open burning because of the predicted Winds, fuel conditions, and the continued lack of recent precipitation," Weber said.

The directives will remain in effect through Monday at 8 a.m., Marin County Fire Department Chief Jason Weber said.

Open burning, including agricultural burning, and controlled burning for fire fuels reduction, will be banned under the directive, and residents are asked to discontinue plans for any outdoor burning in fire pits or wood-burning stoves during the wind event.