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State Parks briefs Clayton on planned Mount Diablo prescribed burns May 7–13
Summary
California State Parks presented a proposed prescribed-burn map for Mount Diablo and advised the council that burns were scheduled for May 7–13, weather permitting; the Clayton Fire Department said it is coordinating with State Parks.
California State Parks briefed the Clayton City Council on planned prescribed burns on Mount Diablo during the May 7 meeting.
Mason Hyland, Senior Environmental Scientist for California State Parks, presented a proposed burn map and timeline and told the council burns were expected to begin May 7 and continue through May 13, subject to weather and operational considerations. The slide materials and map referenced the State Parks public information page for additional details.
Assistant Chief Whit McDonald, who introduced himself earlier in public comment, said the Clayton fire department is aware of the prescribed burns and is coordinating with State Parks. The briefing emphasized that burns are planned operations intended for ecological management and fire-risk reduction, and staff directed the public to the State Parks information link for specifics on timing and safety guidance.
No council action or vote was taken on the presentation; the briefing served to inform the public and council about the burn schedule and interagency coordination.
