Orange County Bond Fire Guide Thursday December 3 2020

Orange County #BondFire has 25,000 Orange County Residents evacuating on Thursday December 3 2020.
Orange County Silverado Canyon Bond Fire is a wind driven structure fire that extended to nearby vegetation late Wednesday December 2 2020.
Orange County Bond Fire is at Ten Percent Containment with over 6400 acres burned.

Last Updated at 8:55pm Thursday December 3 2020

Orange County Fire Authority is the lead agency for the #BondFire.

Orange County Fire Authority Social Media Video Posting of #BondFire

#BondFire Location

The Bond Fire Started as a structure fire in Silverado Canyon on Bond Road that fully engulfed a home.
Strong winds pushed flames into nearby vegetation.

Bond Fire Time Line Thursday December 3 2020

8:00pm: OCFA Reports that Due to more accurate mapping, the #BondFire is at 6,400 acres w/10% containment.
Per Cal Trans: All roads are reopened except for Santiago Canyon Road.
Per OC Sheriff: Evacuation orders have been lifted in Lake Forest, North of Alton Parkway, East of the 241.

3:00pm: Orange County Fire Authority Press Conference Facebook Live

1:40pm: (2) Firefighters were injured.
OCFA reports that they were treated by firefighter paramedics and transported to a hospital for further care.

12:20pm: Mandatory Evacuation Orders:
Black Star Canyon/Baker Canyon/Silverado Canyon/Modjeska Canyon/Williams Canyon/Portola Hills/Foothill Ranch East and Foothill Ranch.

12:20pm: Voluntary Evacuation Warnings:
Cowan Heights/Lemon Heights/Live Oak Canyon/Trabuco Canyon/Rose Canyon/Holy Jim Canyon/Baker Ranch South/Foothill Ranch East

11:55am: 7200 Acres Burned. Zero Percent Containment.

10:35am: OCFA has received reports that there may be multiple structures damaged from the fire.
OCFA is in the process of verifying the number involved and the extent of damage.

10:20am: Cowan Heights and Lemon Heights are currently under evacuation warning

9:45am: 4000 Acres Burned. Zero Percent Containment. Firefighters on the Ground and in the Air.

2:00am: Orange County Emergency Operations Center Activated

#Bond Fire Evacuation Information

Black Star Canyon Mandatory Order

Baker Canyon Mandatory Order

Silverado Canyon Mandatory Order

Modjeska Canyon Mandatory Order

Williams Canyon Mandatory Order

Portola Hills Mandatory Order

Foothill Ranch East and Foothill Ranch North Mandatory Order

Borrego Canyon Voluntary Order

Cowan Heights Voluntary Order

Lemon Heights Voluntary Order

Live Oak Canyon Voluntary Order

Trabuco Canyon Voluntary Order

Rose Canyon Voluntary Order

Holy Jim Canyon Voluntary Order

Baker Ranch South Voluntary Order

Foothill Ranch East Voluntary Order

Find Current Evacuation Information Online
Map Updated at 6:45pm

Centers and Shelters During COVID-19 Pandemic Special Measures

Temporary Red Cross Evacuation Point
Located at Santiago Canyon College at 8405 East Chapman Avenue (Lot 2) in Orange
Info and restrooms available

No Congregate Shelter Is Offered Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
You’re strongly encouraged to seek safety with family/friends or in a hotel

Mandatory Face Masks/Social Distancing/Temperature Checks

Pet Shelter

Small Pets
OC Animal Care at Tustin Facility located at 1630 Victory Road
Open to house dogs, cats and small pets.
Please bring photo ID, vet records, special food, and meds with your pets.
Call (714) 935-6848 for more info.

Large Animals

The daily care as well as feed, medications and other necessary supplies will be the responsibility of the animal owner.

OC Fairgrounds located at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa.
Enter at Gate 5 off of Arlington Drive.
Please call (714) 708-1588 for info.

Anaheim Equestrian Center located at 1370 South Sanderson Avenue
Please call (714) 535-3510 for info.

Los Alamitos Is At Capacity
Los Alamitos Racetrack located at 4961 Katella Avenue in Los Alamitos
Use main entrance off of Katella Avenue and turn left toward stalls.
Call (714) 820-2800 for more info.

Large animal owners under an evacuation order can take their pets to the following locations. The daily care as well as feed, medications and other necessary supplies will be the responsibility of the animal owner.

Road Closures

Updated at 8:00pm December 3 2020

Santiago Canyon Road, from Jackson Ranch Road to the 241 Toll Road

School Closures

Santiago Canyon College (Distance Learning)

Irvine Schools (Distance Learning)

Orange County Park Closures

Due to high winds and fire conditions, the following facilities are closed:

Irvine Regional, Peters Canyon, Santiago Oaks and O’Neill regional parks, OC Zoo, Irvine Lake, Irvine Ranch Open Space, Saddleback Gateway, Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park and Arden Modjeska Historic House and Gardens.

#BondFire Planned Actions

December 3 2020: Helicopters are expected to resume operations this morning.

#BondFire Weather

Thursday December 4 2020:
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Windy, with a northeast wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

Friday December 5 2020:
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Breezy, with a northeast wind 20 to 25 mph becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

Orange County Air Quality

Thursday December 3 2020: Unhealthy Air Quality in Newport Beach and in Irvine

Thursday December 3 2020: Most of Orange County Air quality is acceptable; however, consider limiting outdoor exertion.

#BondFire History

Thursday December 3 2020: 7200 Acres Burned. Zero Percent Containment.

Structures are threatened in Silverado and Williams Canyons.

Wednesday December 2 2020: Fire Began at 10:15pm at a structure in Silverado Canyon on Bond Road that fully engulfed a home. Strong winds pushed flames into nearby vegetation.

#BondFire Fighting Personnel

500 FireFighters and Heli-tankers

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

Orange County Alert System

Please stay connected to Orange County Alerts by signing up at Alert OC

#BondFire 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 Bond Fire Incident Page Is Online

Orange County Sheriff Department (OCSD) is on Twitter

OC Parks Information Is On Twitter

Orange County Sheriff Resources During A Disaster Page is Online

For up to date evacuation information visit OC Sheriff Bond Fire Online Site

Orange County EOC Resident Hotline: (714)-628-7085

The Public Information Hotline phone number is (714) 628-7085.

South OC Beaches will do their best to update information as it becomes available