There will be a wildfire drill in Cuesta La Honda Thursday night

La Honda Fire Brigade and CDF/San Mateo County Fire Dept., will be conducting a wildfire drill in Cuesta La Honda on Thursday evening July 7th. The drill is designed to test the fire services readiness to respond to a fast moving fire that endangers homes. It will be conducted between 6:30 and 8:30 pm. The scenario involves a fire moving rapidly up slope from the intersection of Canada Vista and Cuesta Real.

No water from the local hydrant system will be used and firefighters will only access homes with the owners’ permission. About nine fire engines from La Honda, Skylonda, Pescadero, Kings Mountain and Belmont will participate.

During the hours of this drill the Fire Brigade asks the public’s tolerance and caution in traveling through the area. Fire engines are large and can, at times, travel slow.

If you have any questions, you can contact Larry Whitney Volunteer Chief La Honda Fire Brigade 650-747-9447 x 103 or email [email protected]