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The Fires of 2004
Smoke rising above Tamalpais Valley from the 2004 Tam Fire.
Smoke rising above Tamalpais Valley from the Tam Fire.
 

On May 9, 2004, a 4.8-hectare (12-acre) fire broke out in the eucalyptus stand adjacent to the Tamalpais community. For more information see our Tam Fire bulletin.

On June 21, 2004, a fire west of Fort Baker in Sausalito burned 2.2 hectares (5.5 acres). Check out the Solstice Fire map.

On August 27, 2004, a fire north-east of Fort Baker in Sausalito burned over 2.8 hectares (7 acres). Check out the Lateral Fire map.
Photo of gull chicks breaking our of an egg in a nest.  

Did You Know?
After incubation lasting four weeks, a gull chick breaks out of its egg without assistance from its parents. At hatching, the chick is fully covered with down and is soon able to open its eyes and stand up to walk about the nest.

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