Controlled burn taking place on Highway 37 and Lakeville Highway in Petaluma

It's under control, firefighters say|

If you're seeing, or smelling a thick smoke in Petaluma's air, fear not. According to the Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department, there is a controlled burn taking place at a property near Highway 37 and Lakeville Highway.

Anxieties have run high since last October's devastating fire burned thousands of homes, but firefighters confirm they have the situation well under control.

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