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Grass fire near Facebook in Menlo Park deemed suspicious

Original post made on Apr 1, 2016

Investigators have determined a 13-acre grass fire on Monday in Menlo Park near Facebook is suspicious, fire officials said today.

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Posted by ChrisC
a resident of Community Center
on Apr 1, 2016 at 1:03 pm

Did the drone pilot or fire department notify the airport of the drone flight? The fire was fairly close to the departure end of runway 31, and I don't believe the airport was closed. (At least the Atis broadcast didn't mention it at the time.)


Posted by Curmudgeon
a resident of Downtown North
on Apr 1, 2016 at 6:26 pm

"Did the drone pilot or fire department notify the airport of the drone flight? The fire was fairly close to the departure end of runway 31, and I don't believe the airport was closed."

Another reason to close that airport permanently ASAP. Its existence interferes with the general public welfare. Firefighters must be able to do what is necessary without getting clearance from the local wealthy hobbyists.


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