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Update at 2:35pm : Corona Fire is reporting that in comparison to last night that “Fire has not grown is size so far.”

Updated at 11:22am from United States Forest Service:
738 personnel on the #silveradofire.
Project Incident Activity: 12 hours: Expect fire to spread to east. Potential for additional 200 ac to be burned
24 hours: There is the possibility of fire burning to north main divide and getting further into orange/San Diego and riverside counties. Additional 400 acres.
48 hours: Additional increase of 500 acres.
72 hours: Additional 1,000 acres.
Planned Actions:Constructing fireline on all perimeters.
Updated at 11:33 am: Orange County Red Cross: Shelter @ El Modena HS has closed; residents found alternative housing. Red Cross will remain on standby to open shelter & assist as needed.
Updated at 8:39am: Orange County EOC is reporting that Silverado Cyn Rd is open to residents only from Santiago Cyn Rd to 30311 Silverado Cyn Rd .

Previous report earlier today:
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.
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The Hurley Pro Trestles 2014 is postponed today due to small waves. ASP World Tour is going to reassess tomorrow at 7:00am.
The Hurley Pro Trestles 2014 is a ongoing event that will continue through September 2O 2014.
The surf contest is at Lower Trestles. Lower Trestles can be accessed by exiting Interstate 5 at Basilone Road. There is a $20.00 parking fee at this entrance. For free parking you have to exit off Interstate 5 at Cristianitos Exit.
For complete coverage, including excellent video, photos and interviews, please link to the official website at ASP

Last week Sunset Magazine hosted a Best of the West Coast Beaches Live Twitter Chat. South OC Beaches was asked to participate. We gladly did so! We enjoyed showing off our great South OC Beaches!
You can still go onto Twitter and #sunsetchat under All Tweets and enjoy the whole conversation.

Today on Tuesday August 26 2014 Travel and Leisure Magazine will be hosting a live Twitter Chat at 11:00am pst. The Chat will focus on End of Summer Travel Tips.
To participate go to twitter.com
Enter #TL_Chat into the search bar and select “all” search option to follow the chat in real time. Remember to always add the #TL_Chat to your tweets.

Here are the highlights from last weeks Sunset Magazine Live Twitter Chat on Best of the West Coast Beaches.

The Headlands in Dana Point is the most beautiful beach in South OC Beaches.

The Montage in Laguna Beach is the best splurge worthy overnight stay in the South OC Beaches!

The Ocean Institute Dana Point has the best beachcombing in the South OC Beaches. Must remember to throw back or donate to the Institute. It is illegal to take shells, rocks, etc. home!

Coyote Grill In South Laguna Beach is an amazing place to have a drink and a bite with breathtaking ocean views in the South OC Beaches!

My favorite childhood beach memory is watching children play at the beach!
This photo is from Linda Lane Park in San Clemente in the South OC Beaches!

Capo Beach in Dana Point is the best place to have a beach bonfire in the South OC Beaches!

Doheny State Beach and Dana a Point Harbor are the best for multiple outdoor adventures in the South OC Beaches!

Treasure Island in Laguna Beach is the best place to see Marine Wildlife in the South OC Beaches!

The Endless Summer has to be our favorite Beach Movie at the South OC Beaches! The movie promo poster was shot at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point!

All photos by South OC Beaches.