Moraga-Orinda Fire District

06/04/2026

Prescribed Fire Planned at Orinda Oaks Park

The City of Orinda and the Moraga-Orinda Fire District (MOFD) are informing residents that prescribed fire operations are planned at Orinda Oaks Park as part of ongoing wildfire risk reduction efforts.

Over the coming weeks, MOFD crews will conduct prescribed burns to establish and maintain strategic fuel breaks along several ridgelines in Orinda and Moraga. These fuel breaks help reduce wildfire risk by improving evacuation corridors, creating safer operating space for firefighters, and supporting the health of native grassland ecosystems.

Weather and fuel conditions permitting, the first phase of the project is scheduled to begin Monday, June 8, at Orinda Oaks Park near Donald Drive. Burning operations will take place during the cooler morning hours, with crews treating vegetation approximately 100 feet downslope from the roadway. Daily operations are expected to conclude by noon.

MOFD is coordinating closely with the City of Orinda and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to ensure the work is conducted safely and with minimal impact to the community.

Residents living near Orinda Oaks Park, particularly along Donald Drive, may see smoke and fire activity during operations and are encouraged to keep windows and doors closed while burning is underway. Motorists traveling on Moraga Way may also notice smoke in the area.

If weather or fuel conditions become unfavorable, the prescribed burn will be postponed.

Project updates and additional information will be posted on MOFD's page and the City of Orinda's social media channels.

06/01/2026

Fuel Break Maintenance at Wagner Ranch Elementary Completed

Maintenance work on the North Orinda Shaded Fuel Break adjacent to Wagner Ranch Elementary School was completed today with the assistance of the California Conservation Corps Solano Center crew.

Over the past three weeks, Corps members cleared regrown brush, removed dead and downed trees, and cut back poison oak to reduce wildfire fuels between the school parking lot and Camino Pablo. The crew also removed a significant amount of litter and debris from the project area.
Vegetation generated during the project was stacked into burn piles and will be consumed during a future prescribed fire operation conducted by the Moraga-Orinda Fire District.

This project was funded through a generous grant from Pacific Gas and Electric's Wildfire Resilience Partnerships Program.

05/26/2026

A friendly heads-up for visitors and neighbors of Tilden Regional Park:

The Moraga-Orinda Fire District and regional cooperating agencies will be conducting multi-agency wildland fire training exercises in Tilden Regional Park from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the following dates:

May 26, 2026
June 3, 2026
June 5, 2026

Park visitors and neighbors may see uniformed fire and law enforcement personnel, emergency vehicles, and equipment in the area. This is a planned training exercise, not an emergency.

There will be no live fire or smoke used during these sessions. Please remain aware of firefighters and equipment when driving, biking, hiking, or enjoying the park.

This annual drill has taken place with cooperating agencies for more than 25 years and helps ensure a coordinated regional response to wildland fires in or near Tilden Regional Park.

Thank you for your awareness and cooperation.

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05/22/2026

05/07/2026

Fire crews from the Moraga-Orinda Fire District and Contra Costa County Fire will be burning piled material Friday, May 8 in the Orinda Woods area. The project is scheduled to begin around 9:30 AM and will be completed by 4:30 PM.

MOFD is coordinating the burns with Contra Costa County Fire and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. The shaded fuel break maintenance project is funded by Contra Costa County Measure X.

Our goal is to ensure the project objectives are met and operations are conducted safely, with minimal impact to the community. If burning conditions become unfavorable the work will be rescheduled.

Residents with views of the Hwy 24 corridor and motorists in the area may see or smell smoke.

MOFD will continue to provide information related to the project on MOFD’s page.

05/06/2026

Fire crews from the Moraga-Orinda Fire District will be burning piled material today at the Segora Te' Land Trust near Canyon, CA. The project is scheduled to begin around 10:30 AM and will be completed by 4:30 PM.

MOFD is coordinating the burns with CAL Fire and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Our goal is to ensure the project objectives are met and operations are conducted safely, with minimal impact to the community.

The project is part of the Fire District's investment to reduce wildfire risk and maintain our Shaded Fuel Breaks.

If conditions become unfavorable the work will be rescheduled. Residents in Canyon and motorists driving on Pinehurst Road may see or smell smoke.

MOFD will continue to provide information related to the project on MOFD’s page.

04/12/2026

Fire crews from the Moraga-Orinda Fire District will be burning piled material this week in the North Orinda Shaded Fuel Break between Bear Creek Road and Tappan Lane. The project is scheduled for April 13-16 (Monday-Thursday) and will begin around 9:30 AM and be completed by 4:30 PM each day.
MOFD is coordinating the burns with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Our goal is to ensure the project objectives are met and operations are conducted safely, with minimal impact to the community. The project is part of the Fire District's investment to reduce wildfire risk and maintain our Shaded Fuel Breaks.
If conditions become unfavorable the work will be rescheduled. Residents in the Bear Ridge and Tappan Lane neighborhoods of Orinda and motorists driving on Bear Creek Road may see or smell smoke.
MOFD will continue to provide information related to the project on MOFD’s page.

04/09/2026

Firefighters are finishing up the prescribed fire pile burning this morning at Wagner Ranch Nature Area. A smaller crew will focus on consolidating material into smaller burn piles and mopping up the piles from yesterday's burn. After that, they will remove the 3000-gallon portable water tank and pump and load the 2500 feet of fire hose to be used on the next project. Prescribed fire burning conditions this week have been excellent. The crews used the project as both training and conditioning for what is expected to be a very busy wildland fire season.

04/07/2026

Fire crews from the Moraga-Orinda Fire District will be burning piled material at the John Muir Land Trust Property just North of Wagner Ranch Elementary School on Wednesday and Thursday, April 8 & 9. The project is scheduled to begin around 9:30 AM and should be completed by 4:30 PM each day.
MOFD is coordinating the burn with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, the Orinda Union School District and the John Muir Land Trust. Our goal is to ensure the project objectives are met and operations are conducted safely, with minimal impact to the community. The project is part of the Fire District's effort to maintain the North Orinda Shaded Fuel Break.
If conditions become unfavorable the work will stop and be rescheduled. Residents in the Monte Vista neighborhood of Orinda and motorists driving on San Pablo Dam Road/Canino Pablo and Bear Creek Road may see or smell smoke. MOFD will continue to provide information related to the project on MOFD’s page.

03/19/2026

Join the Moraga-Orinda Fire District for a family-friendly Open House!
May 2 | 11 AM – 1 PM at Fire Station 45
✔ Meet your firefighters
✔ Explore fire engines & equipment
✔ Learn about safety
✔ Enjoy a fun community event for all ages!
This year’s event proudly supports Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area, helping provide vital resources to those impacted by cancer.
Bring the family — we hope to see you there!