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Shelter In Place in Richmond and San Pablo due to heavy smoke from fire

This is a message from the Richmond Fire Department. There is currently a Shelter In Place in Richmond due to heavy smoke from a fire near South 4th Street. People in the area between Ohio Avenue and Wright Avenue are advised to Shelter In Place in the nearest place of safety. Go inside, and close all windows and doors. Stay off the phone and do not call 911 unless you need to report a life-threatening emergency. Stay indoors until you receive further official instructions.

***UPDATE***

The Shelter in Place has been extended to the Santa Fe, Atchison Woods, Iron Triangle and North Richmond neighborhoods due to a change in wind direction. The danger will be much less indoors. Go inside, and close all windows and doors. Turn off all heaters, air conditioners, and fans. Unless you are using your fireplace, close your fireplace dampers and vents. Cover any cracks around doors or windows with tape or damp towels. Stay off the phone unless you need to report a life-threatening emergency at your location. Remain sheltered indoors until you receive further official instructions.

Instructions:

Shelter In Place in the nearest place of safety. Go inside, and close all windows and doors. Stay off the phone and do not call 911 unless you need to report a life-threatening emergency. Stay indoors until you receive further official instructions.