Over 4,600 firefighters continue to battle 22 wildfires in California. Yesterday, firefighters responded to 37 new wildfires, all of which were quickly contained. As favorable weather remains, firefighters are gaining the upper hand on these fires with containment numbers increasing. California will be under the influence of a strong high …continue reading
The Yorba Linda Water District’s award-winning Marc Marcantonio Heli-Hydrant supported aerial firefighters battling the Blue Ridge Fire. The Heli-Hydrant reduced response time for helicopters because YLWD strategically placed it in the wildland-urban interface zone affected by the Blue Ridge Fire. The Marc Marcantonio Heli-Hydrant is activated and providing water to …continue reading
Following the outbreak of the Blue Ridge and Silverado Fires on Monday October 26th, Orange County worked quickly to evacuate residents and animals while protecting communities from the dangers of the fires. “I am grateful for the bravery of our first responders who risk their lives fighting these fires to …continue reading
With Blue Ridge Fire evacuations lifted, the American Red Cross Southern California Region has closed its Temporary Evacuation Point at Chino Hills Community Center. Since opening this Temporary Evacuation Point, Red Cross volunteers have served hundreds of evacuees impacted by the Blue Ridge Fire, providing snacks and meals, hydration, emergency …continue reading
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Blue Ridge Fire burning in Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The FMAG, which is provided through the President’s Disaster …continue reading