Silverado Fire Up to Date Info & Community Meeting at Calvary Church of the Canyons Tonight

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Photo Courtesy of Karin Horlick at karinppl@gmail.com

The Cleveland National Forest is reporting the following:

“The soft closure at Santiago Canyon Rd and Silverado Canyon Rd has been lifted as of 8pm, Monday, September 15. Portions of the Trabuco Ranger District remain closed in and around the fire area. A community meeting will be held at the Calvary Church of the Canyons at 7pm on Tuesday, September 16. The church is located at 8002 Silverado Canyon Rd. in Silverado.
Basic Information
Current as of September 16, 2014 at 9:28:27 AM PDT
Incident Type Wildfire
Date of Origin Friday September 12th, 2014 approx. 10:30 AM
Location Silverado Canyon
Incident Commander Don Garwood,Southern California Incident Management Team 2
Current Situation
Total Personnel 656
Size 968 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained 91%
Estimated Containment Date Tuesday September 23rd, 2014 approx. 12:00 AM
Fuels Involved
Chaparral (6 feet)
fuel model 4, brush
Significant Events
Reduction in size is due to improved mapping and ground truthing. All evacuation orders lifted. Minimal spread due to successful suppression action.
Outlook
Planned Actions
Continued structure protection. Hold and improve existing fireline. Demob excess resources.Begin fire suppression repair.
Projected Incident Activity
No spread anticipated.
Remarks
This fire is being managed under unified command by the US Forest Service and the Orange County Fire Authority.
Silverado Cyn. Rd.is open to residents only at Santiago Cyn. Rd. The mandatory evacuation for the area east of 30311 Silverado Cyn. Rd has been lifted.
A community meeting will be held on Tuesday at 7pm at the Calvery Church of the Canyon.
Current Weather
Weather Concerns
High pressure remains. Temps will slowly reduce to the high 90’s. 20% chance of thunderstorms over the incident.”

For more information please link to USFS

Silverado Fire 80% Contained /Irvine Regional Park Closed/Zoo Closed

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Photo courtesy of karin Horlick at karinppl@gmail.com

Latest Twitter Communications from Silverado Canyon Fire Authorities

OCFA PIO (@OCFA_PIO)
9/15/14, 11:45 AM
Silverado Cyn Update – Fire is 80% contained.1059 fire personnel are still committed to the fire. FFs are working hard for 100% containment

OCParks (@OCParks)
9/15/14, 8:41 AM
Irvine Regional Park and OC Zoo remain closed for fire camp. Closure expected through midweek. #SilveradoFire

OC Sheriff, CA (@OCSD)
9/14/14, 7:11 PM
#OCSDPIO: NEWS RELEASE – Silverado Canyon Mandatory Evacuation Orders Lifted #SilveradoFire @OCFA_PIO @ClevelandNF pic.twitter.com/fnCzIdV89P

OC Sheriff, CA (@OCSD)
9/14/14, 7:15 PM
#OCSDPIO: #SilveradoFire UPDATE – AlertOC notification will be made to residents. Prepare to show ID to access Silverado Canyon Rd

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Photo courtesy of Karin Horlick at karinppl@gmail.com

Silverado Canyon Fire 1600 Acres Burned and 10% Containment

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Photo courtesy of twitter.com/ocsd
The Silverado Canyon Fire has burned over 1600 acres and has displaced area residents. Currently there is a estimated 10% containment. Officials are reassessing evacuations. Yesterday three Firefighters required hospitalization due to heat related injuries. 280 Fire Personnel were on the scene yesterday. More personnel will be added today as they intend to hit it hard today. With the temperatures likely to be in the triple digits and possible lack of wind, firefighters started early today to combat the fire.

Corona Fire Department is stating that “reports say that there was no fire growth overnight and firefighters are making great progress. The US Forest Service, CalFire and other agencies have been working very hard to contain this wildfire.”
Yesterday at approximately 10:30 am The United States Forest Service (USFS) reported that a brush and grass fire began due to unknown origin. The fire began near the 30500 block of Silverado Canyon Road in the Cleveland National Forest. The fire area is in steep mountain slopes with dry vegetation.
The USFS reported that the wildfire was off of Silverado Canyon Road south of Corona. The Road closures are North Main, Indian Truck, Bedford, Maples Springs Road and Santiago Canyon Road between Hwy 241 and Live Oak Canyon Road.
30 homes in the uppermost section of the canyon are under mandatory evacuation. The Orange County Red Cross is reporting the Evacuation Center is located at 3920 E Spring Street in Orange. Pets are not allowed at the Red Cross Shelter. Small animals are to be brought to the OC Animal Shelter at 561 The City Drive in Orange. Large Animal evacuations are available at the OC Fairgrounds. Residents must call (714) 708-1588 before bring a animal.
Last night Orange County Sheriff Department (OCSD) reported that parts of Silverado Canyon had lost power as a result of the fire. Cal Fire is reporting that 130 homes are without power. The Orange County EOC provided safety tips for power outages: Use only battery operated flashlights, unplug computers and TVs, keep fridge doors closed as much as possible, if power is out more than 2 hours, throw away any food with a temperature of more than 40 degrees Farenheit.
OC Parks is reporting that Irvine Regional Park & OC Zoo are closed Sat & Sun. The park is hosting 500-1,000 firefighters & resources fighting the fire.
Yesterday the South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a smoke advisory. Unhealthy air quality was likely in the Capistrano Valley Area. People with health related issues should avoid any vigorous exertion and remain indoors.
Residents seeking information regarding the Silverado Fire should call the Emergency Operation Center Public Information Hotline at (714) 628-7085.
For up to the minute information on the fire conditions you can access :
Twitter.com/#silveradofire
Twitter.com/ocgovca
Twitter.com/orangecountyEOC
The Orange County Fire Authority Station #15 located at 27172 Silverado Canyon Road is the official Media Staging Area.
South OC Beaches will try to bring you updates as they become available.
Please follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/southocbeaches

Silverado Canyon Fire Day 1 Updates

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Photos courtesy of twitter.com/ocsd

Update at 10:54pm from Orange County EOC:
If power is out for more than 2 hours, throw away any food with a temperature of more than 40 degrees Farenheit.

Update at 10:53pm from Orange County EOC:
Food safety during power outages: food is safe if power is out for less than 2hrs. Keep fridge doors closed as much as possible.

Update at 10:50pm from Orange County EOC:
Safety tips for power outages: use only battery-operated flashlights, don’t use candles, unplug TVs and computers.

Update at 10:46pm from Orange County Sheriff Department:
Parts of Silverado Cyn have lost power as a result of fire @SCE working to restore.

Update at 9:59pm from Orange County Sheriff Department:
RedCross Evacuation Center at El Modena HS is CLOSED as of 10pm tonight

Update at 8:55pm from Orange County EOC:
A large animal evacuation site is open at the OC Fairgrounds.
Residents must call (714) 708-1588 before bringing an animal.

Update at 8:52pm from Orange County Red Cross:
Small animals are being accepted at the @OCAnimalCare shelter located at 561 The City Drive South, Orange, California 92868.

Update at 8:27 pm from Orange County EOC:
Pets not allowed at Red Cross Shelter. Evacuees may bring small animals to the OC Animal Shelter at 561 The City Dr, Orange.

Update at 7:20pm from Corona Fire Department: Silverado Fire Update – 1600 acres, forward spread stopped at the top of the Main Divide and Bedford Motorway. Still spreading to the east.

Update at 6:44 pm from Orange County Sheriff Department: – Evacuation Center OPEN @ El Modena HS at 3920 E. Spring St Orange.

Update at 6:12pm from Orange County Sheriff Department : MANDATORY EVACUATIONS starting @ 6pm for 30500 Silverado Cyn Rd east to end of canyon.
Update 5:37 pm: Orange County Sheriff Departments is reporting that Operational Area EOC remains activated to Level II to monitors activities related to fire.
Update at 5:28 pm from Corona Fire :The Silverado Fire is currently 1300 acres and moving southeast, west of Main Divide. As a contingency, we have staffed BR7, E7R, WT6.

Update at 5:02pm from Orange County Fire Authority : Silverado Canyon Fire has burned over 1300 acres and there is no estimation of containment.

Update at 4:43pm: Orange County Sheriff Department is reporting that Orange County Fire Authority Station # 15 located at 27172 Silverado Canyon Road will be the official Media Staging Area for the Silverado Canyon Fire.
Update at 3:22pm: OrangeCountyEOC is reporting that The 241 TollRoad is currently not affected by the #SilveradoFire. The Tollroad is open for all traffic.

Update at 2:56pm: Corona Fire Department is reporting that the Silverado Fire is up to 1,200 acres and has reached North Main Divide with extreme fire behavior. VLAT has been ordered.

Update at 2:32 pm: OCFA is reporting that the fire has burned over 1200 acres.
Update at 1:27pm: Orange County Fire Watch is reporting that 160 Firefighters, 5 Fixed Wing and 4 Helicopters are being used to fight the fire in Silverado Canyon.
Update at 1:33pm: The Orange County Red Cross is reporting that a Evacuation center is opening @ El Modena HS, 3920 E Spring St, Orange, CA. At this time there are no mandatory evacuations.
Update: 1:41pm: The Orange County Sheriff Department is reporting that Silverado Canyon Road will reopen for residents only at 2:00pm.

Fire at Silverado Canyon Right Now

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Photo Courtesy of Karin Horlick at karinppl@gmail.com
The United States Forest Service (USFS) is reporting that at 10:30 am a brush and grass fire began due to unknown origin in Silverado Canyon. The USFS is the incident commander. Over 350 acres are burning and there is zero containment.
The Orange County Fire Authority is stating that The United States Forest Service (USFS) and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA)are working together in a unified command.nFire agencies are initiating an aggressive initial attack.
The Orange County Sherriff Department (OCSD) is reporting that Santiago Canyon Road is closed between Hwy 241 and Live Oak Canyon Road.
The USFS is reporting that the Wildfire is off of Silverado Canyon Road south of Corona. Road closures include: North Main, Indian Truck, Bedford, and Maple Springs Rd.
There are no evacuations at this time.
Orange County Emergency Operations Center (OCEOC)
has established a hotline at (714) 628-7085.
Wildfires can be harmful with at risk individuals. If you have breathing issues, please take necessary precautions.
For more information from the EPA, please link to EPA
This is a ongoing event, we will update you as soon as we are able to.
Update at 12:55pm: The United States Forest Service is reporting that the fire has zero percent containment. The fire area is in steep mountain slopes with dry vegetation in the Cleveland National Forest.
Update at 1:10pm OCSD and OCEOC are reporting that the only road closure is at Silverado Canyon Road and that Santiago Canyon Road remains open.

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Photo courtesy of twitter.com/ocsd

Search Suspended Today for Missing Swimmer at Salt Creek Beach

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Photo of Recovery Workers at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point by South OC Beaches (8-24-14)

The Orange County Sheriffs Department have suspended efforts for today in search of the missing swimmer. The Sheriffs Department has said that “The swimmer is not being identified; however, he is a 60 year old male visiting from out of state. He was last seen by family/friends in the water just prior to being reported missing yesterday, August 23 2014 at 11:33 am.  The Orange County Sheriffs Department had terminated dive efforts in the early afternoon today. This afternoon they focused their surface observations and air support.

The Orange County Sheriffs Department issued a statement yesterday about the missing swimmer at Salt Creek Beach located in Dana Point.
In part the statement stated that ” On Saturday August 23 2014 at approx. 11:33am Orange County Lifeguards received a report of a missing swimmer off Salt Creek Beach. The missing swimmer is a 60 year old male who was last seen body surfing in the water near Lifeguard Tower 2.”
The Orange County Lifeguards led the initial search. Next there was a multi agency search. Lifeguards from Orange County, Laguna Beach and the California State Park helped in the search. Lifeguards used jet skis and their snorkel team as tools in the search. The Sheriffs Harbor Patrol and Dive Team also searched the area. Orange County Fire Authority assisted as well. Anaheim Police and the United States Coast Guard supplied support from the air.
South OC Beaches was on the scene today witnessing the various search attempts. There was a Command Center at Life Guard Tower 2 at Salt Creek Beach. We saw search boats and two helicopters searching at the point just north of the exclusive Ritz Cove Residences.
The Orange County Lifeguards, Orange County Sheriffs Department and the United States Coast Guard searched until dark.
The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Advisory for this weekend for Orange County. Strong rip currents and high surf advisories for the Orange County Beaches. To view the complete advisory please link here. http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=sgx&wwa=high%20surf%20advisory
We will try to keep you updated.
To learn more connect to OCSD at www. twitter.com/OCSD

Salt Creek Beach Swimmer Recovery Efforts will Start Again Tomorrow at 6:00am

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Photo of search at Salt Creek Beach today by South OC Beaches (8-23-14)

The Orange County Sheriffs Department issued a statement today about the missing swimmer at Salt Creek Beach located in Dana Point. The recovery efforts are concluded for the night. The recovery efforts will begin again tomorrow at 6:00am.
In part the statement stated that ” On Saturday August 23 2014 at approx. 11:33am Orange County Lifeguards received a report of a missing swimmer off Salt Creek Beach. The missing swimmer is a 60 year old male who was last seen body surfing in the water near Lifeguard Tower 2.”
The Orange County Lifeguards led the initial search. Next there was a multi agency search. Lifeguards from Orange County, Laguna Beach and the California State Park helped in the search. Lifeguards used jet skis and their snorkel team as tools in the search. The Sheriffs Harbor Patrol and Dive Team also searched the area. Orange County Fire Authority assisted as well. Anaheim Police and the United States Coast Guard supplied support from the air.
South OC Beaches was on the scene today witnessing the various search attempts. There was a Command Center at Life Guard Tower 2 at Salt Creek Beach. We saw search boats and two helicopters searching at the point just north of the exclusive Ritz Cove Residences. The photo we posted is of lifeguard tower 2.
The Orange County Lifeguards, Orange County Sheriffs Department and the United States Coast Guard searched until dark.
This was a busy beach day at Salt Creek Beach. There was many people enjoying beach activities. The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Advisory for this weekend for Orange County. Strong rip currents and high surf advisories for the Orange County Beaches. To view the complete advisory please link here. http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=sgx&wwa=high%20surf%20advisory
We will try to keep you updated.
To learn more connect to OCFA at www. twitter.com/OCFA_PIO
To learn more connect to OCSD at http://www.twitter.com/OCSD

Salt Creek State Beach Rescue Ongoing After 4 Hours

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Photo of search at Salt Creek Beach today by South OC Beaches (8-23-14)

The Orange County Register is reporting that “Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Steve Concialdi said witnesses called authorities about 11:45 a.m. after seeing a man in his 60’s go under a large wave and not resurface.” The search and rescue is ongoing right now at Salt Creek State Beach in Dana Point right now.
Orange County Fire Authority is conducting a search for the swimmer with a multi agency approach. OCFA is using a helicopter in their search. They are also using snorkel teams. 25 Firefighters from OCFA, Urban Surf and Rescue (US & R) and Laguna Beach Fire are assisting Life Guards and deputies.
South OC Beaches was on the scene today witnessing the various search attempts. There was a Command Center at the Main Life Guard Tower at Salt Creek Beach. We saw search boats and two helicopters searching at the point just north of the exclusive Ritz Cove Residences. The photo we posted is of the area.
This is a busy beach day at Salt Creek Beach. The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Advisory for this weekend for Orange County. Strong rip currents and high surf advisories for the Orange County Beaches. To view the complete advisory please link here. http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=sgx&wwa=high%20surf%20advisory
We will try to keep you updated.
To learn more connect to OCFA at www. twitter.com/OCFA_PIO
To learn more connect to OCSD at http://www.twitter.com/OCSD

Salt Creek Beach Rescue Still Ongoing #RightNow

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Photo courtesy of http://www.twitter.com/OCSD

Orange County Sheriff Department states the search and rescue is still ongoing. Here is the picture that they posted on their twitter site at 1:30pm.
South Orange County Beaches was at the scene. We will be posting our photos shortly.

Missing Swimmer at Salt Creek Beach Right Now: Orange County Fire On Scene

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File Photo of salt creek beach by South OC Beaches

Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is reporting that they are searching for a missing swimmer in his 60's. The call time was 11:45 am. Orange County Fire Authority is conducting a search for the swimmer with a multi agency approach. OCFA is using a helicopter in their search. They are also using snorkel teams. 25 Firefighters from OCFA, Urban Surf and Rescue (US & R) and Laguna Beach Fire are assisting Life Guards and deputies.
We will try to keep you updated.
To learn more connect to OCFA at www. twitter.com/OCFA_PIO
To learn more connect to OCSD at http://www.twitter.com/OCSD