
Orange County #SilveradoFire Monday October 26 2020.
The Cities of Irvine and Lake Forest have evacuated over 90,000 residents on Monday October 26 2020.
#SilveradoFire Location
Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is reporting that at 6:47am on Monday October 26 2020, that a Vegetation Fire started in the area of Santiago Canyon Road and Silverado Canyon Road that is Southwest of Silverado.
There is currently zero percent containment and 7200 acres burned.
Flames have jumped the 241 Toll Road.
The City of Irvine has issued a mandatory evacuation for 60,000 residents and 20,000 homes in Orchard Hills.
Silverado Fire Time Line Tuesday October 27 2020
2:00am: City of Lake Forest Reports that there are no new evacuation orders or warnings.
#SilveradoFire Time Line Monday October 26 2020
11:00pm: City of Irvine: All community centers closed for the evening at 10:00pm and will reopen tomorrow at 6:00am. Woodbridge and University High Schools will serve as overnight facilities until all individuals and families can be placed through the American Red Cross.
10:00am: City of Lake Forest reports that all of Portola Hills is under Mandatory Evacuation.
6:00pm: IMMEDIATE EVACUATION ORDER (Mandatory) for all residences between Great Park and Bake, and north of Toledo until the city limits (City of Irvine Twitter)
4:48pm: No Structure loss due to fire. 500 Firefighters Fighting Fire . 7200 Acres burned.
Zero Containment(OCFA)
3:55pm: The City of Lake Forest issues an evacuation warning for the zones 4,5,7,8 in Foothill Ranch.
At this time it is not mandatory. More at City of Lake Forest Silverado Fire Update Page.
3:42pm: City of Lake Forest Mandatory evacuation for zones 1,2,3,9 Baker Ranch area.
City is setting up a Care and Reception Center at El Toro High School located at 25255 Toledo Way.
2:45pm: The following portions of The Toll Roads are closed:(OCFA)
Warning sign 133 Toll Road
I-5 connector to NB 133
NB 133 between I-5 and 241
NB 133 connector to NB 241
SB 133 between the 241 and Irvine Blvd
1:30pm: Mandator Evacuation Orders: Homes south of Irvine Blvd. to Trabuco Rd. and from Jeffrey Rd. east to Portola High School.
1:00pm: 4000 Acres Burned
12:15pm: Two OCFA Handcrew Members were critically injured.
11:50am: Current Orange County Park closures due to high winds: Craig, Irvine, Peters Canyon, Santiago Oaks, Laguna Niguel, O’Neill and Mason regional, Aliso & Wood, Laguna Coast and Whiting Ranch wilderness
10:35am: Closures: The Southern Open Space Preserve that include Bommer Canyon, Quail Hill, and Shady Canyon.
(City of Irvine)
10:14am: Road Closures Road closures (OCFA Twitter)
Portolla from 241 to Jamboree/241 from the 133 to Santiago /Santiago Canyon Rd from Cooks to the 241
10:14am: 500 Fire Fighters Fighting Fire of 500 acres (OCFA Twitter)
9:52am: 500 Acres have burned (Cal Fire Twitter)(corrected by Cal Fire Twitter 10:16am)
9:35am: Fire Has Jumped 241 Tollroad (OCFA Twitter)
8:50am: City of Newport Beach reports that smoke and ash threatens air quality
8:40am: City of Irvine Issues Mandatory Evacuation for 60,000 Residents
241 closed from Santiago to the 133
6:47am: Vegetation Fire near Santiago Canyon Road and Silverado Canyon Road in the Orange County California area of Trabuco.
#SilveradoFire Evacuation Information
October 26 2020 at 8:40am: The City of Irvine Evacuation Zone is currently within Jamboree and Bake bordering Meadow and bordering Santiago Canyon Road.
City of Irvine Evacuation Zone Map is Online
Irvine Evacuation Centers
Centers and Shelters During COVID-19 Pandemic Special Measures
Mandatory Face Masks/Social Distancing/Temperature Checks
Irvine Community Centers Open From 6:00am-10:00pm
Several Care and Reception centers have been set up for Irvine residents and pets at:
University Community Center located at at 1 Beech Tree Lane in Irvine
Update: October 26 2020 at 12:00pm: Center if Full
Phone Number is (949) 724-6815
Quail Hill Community Center located at 35 Shady Canyon Drive
Update: October 26 2020 at 12:00pm: Center if Full
Phone Number is (949) 724-6814
Los Olivos Community Center located at 101 Alfonso Drive
Harvard Community Center located at 14701 Harvard
Rancho Senior Center located at 3 Ethel Coplen Way
Irvine Overnight Centers
Woodbridge High School located at 2 Meadowbrook
University High School located at 4771 Campus Drive
The following sites have been set up to assist evacuated residents:
Village Church of Irvine located at 77 Post
Mariners Church located at 5001 Newport Coast Drive
Newport Coast Community Center located at 6401 San Joaquin Hills Road in Newport Beach(currently at capacity)
Lake Forest Care and Reception Center
El Toro High School located at 25255 Toledo Way
Road Closures
Last Updated by The Toll Roads at 8:00pm on October 26 2020
133 Toll Road
I-5 connector to NB 133
NB 133 between I-5 and 241
NB 133 connector to NB 241
SB 133 between the 241 and I-5
241 Toll Road
NB 241 from Oso Pkwy to SR 91
SB 241 between SR 91 and Lake Forest Dr
Warning sign 261 Toll Road
NB 261 between Portola and 241/Santiago Canyon Rd
SB 261 between 241/Santiago Canyon Rd and Portola Pkwy
School Closures
Tuesday October 27 2020: Tustin Unified and Irvine Unified
Orange County Fire Authority Silverado Fire Video
Your #OCFirefighters are aggressively attacking the #SilveradoFire from the air and the ground.
Sign up for AlertOC at https://t.co/IdrIheWtVK. pic.twitter.com/WPZyxknBpF
— OCFA PIO (@OCFA_PIO) October 26, 2020
#SilveradoFire Planned Actions
Orange County Fire Authority Crews aggressively attacking the fire with air units en route.
500 Fire Fighters Fighting Fire
#SilveradoFire Projected Incident Activity
Orange County Fire Fighters on scene of (7200) Acre Fire
500 Fire Fighters Fighting Fire
Wind Driven Fire with a moderate rate of spread.
#SilveradoFire Weather
October 26 2020 at 7:20am: National Weather Service is reporting 46mph Winds
#SilveradoFire History
October 26 2020 at 6:47am: Vegetation Fire near Santiago Canyon Road and Silverado Canyon Road in the Orange County California area of Trabuco.
#SilveradoFire Fighting Personnel
Orange County Fire Authority Ground and Air support are currently battling the flames.
Southern California Edison Wildfire Power Shut Off Map is Online
When there is a high risk for a wildfire SCE may temporarily shut off power to your neighborhood to prevent our electric system from becoming the source of an ignition.
See the interactive map to search impacted areas as well as locations of SCE Community Crew Vehicles and Community Resource Centers.
Southern California Edison (SCE) Wildfire Page is Online
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#SilveradoFire Information Center
This is a Fast Moving Story. Please contact Orange County Authorities for the lastest information.
Orange County Fire Authority is the Lead Agency
Media staging at the entrance of Irvine Regional Park at 1 Irvine Park Road in Irvine
Cal Fire Silverado Fire Incident Page Is Online
Orange County Sheriff Department (OCSD) is on Twitter
City of Irvine Evacuation Zone Map Is Online
OC Parks Information Is On Twitter
Orange County Sheriff Resources During A Disaster Page is Online
Anyone in the evacuation zone needing medical assistance is advised to call 949-529-4774.
Emergency information line only: 714-573-6210.
South OC Beaches will do their best to update information as it becomes available