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Hemet fire: Evacuation orders expand as deadly Fairview Fire explodes to more than 27,000 acres

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HEMET, Calif. (KABC) — More residents near the deadly Fairview Fire near Hemet were under evacuation orders Thursday as the deadly wildfire’s size was listed at more than 27,000 acres, with an “expected full containment” date listed by authorities as Monday.

The Riverside County Fire Department late Thursday reported that the fire had grown to 27,319 acres and remained 5% contained, despite a stepped-up response by firefighters struggling to slow the speed of the flames’ advance. The size of the fire was listed at 19,377 acres as of 7 a.m. Thursday by fire officials — meaning the blaze tripled in size over the previous 24 hours.

The two victims killed in the fire have not been identified, but Riverside County fire officials believe they were trying to escape the flames in that canyon. Their bodies were found in a burned car, and authorities believe they were related.

“That area is a one way in, one way out. So if you don’t leave in time, or if you get trapped by fire, there’s no other way to go,” said Cal Fire’s Richard Cordova.

A third person, also believed to be related to the other victims, was hospitalized with burn injuries and is expected to survive.

The cause of the fire was under investigation. In a document filed with the California Public Utilities Commission, Southern California Edison reported “circuit activity” in the area close to the time the fire erupted.

Evacuations were ordered for thousands of homes in the area.

At 1 p.m. Thursday, Cal Fire announced that the area east of De Portola Road, west of Sage Road, north of East Benton Road and south of Diamond Valley Road was under a mandatory evacuation.

Around the same time, a new evacuation warning was posted south of Rawson Road, east of Washington Street and Anza Road, west of Highway 74 and north of Highways 79 and 371, where residents were advised to be prepared to leave should conditions change for the worse.

Fire officials also announced a new evacuation order for the area west of Highway 74, north of 317, east of Springbrook Road and South of the U.S. Forest Service Boundary.

Mandatory evacuations remained in place for residents south of Cactus Valley Road, north of Minto Way, north of Red Mountain Road, west of the U.S. Forest Service boundary and east of Sage, west of Wilson Way, south of Highway 74, east of Fairview Avenue, north of Stetson Avenue, south of Minto, south of Red Mountain, west and north of Stanley Road, and east of Sage.

Other evacuation warnings were active for those living west of Reed Valley Road and west of the USFS boundary, south of Stanley and north of Wilson Valley Road.

Highway 74 in the San Bernardino National Forest was fully closed between Mountain Center and Borco Street, which is in Valle Vista.

Officials also issued a boil water notice for residents in the fire-affected areas in east Hemet. Those residents are being advised to only use boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes as a safety precautions.

A care center for evacuees was established at Tahquitz High School, 4425 Titan Trail in Hemet.

The Hemet Unified School District said schools would remain closed until further notice because of the fire.

City News Service contributed to this report.

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LAFD ground crews and water-dropping aircraft battle brush fire in Hollywood Hills

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LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Over 100 firefighters prevented a brush fire in the Hollywood Hills from spreading to homes after a fierce firefight Monday night.

The fire quickly burned at least one acre as it was being fueled by medium-to-heavy brush, according to officials.

The Coyote Fire was first reported at about 9:30 p.m. in the 3600 block of N Barham Boulevard, above a dog park near the Ava Apartment complex.

At least four water-dropping helicopters helped battle the blaze from the air. Los Angeles County Fire Department crews also joined the firefight as part of mutual aid.

At one point, the fire began burning toward Coyote Canyon and further away from any structures, according to LAFD.

There were no evacuation orders issued and no homes damaged. No injuries were reported.

Crews will remain in the area overnight to put out any hot spots.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Sheep Fire: Brush fire near Wrightwood area burns at least 990 acres as firefighters work to put out flames

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WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. (KABC) — Firefighters on Monday continued to battle a wildfire in the Wrightwood area that burned nearly 1,000 acres over the weekend and forced some people from their homes.

The fire, dubbed the Sheep Fire, broke out Saturday amid scorching temperatures and bone-dry brush, and strong winds continued to fuel the flames. By Sunday afternoon, the fire had grown to at least 990 acres and was only 5% contained.

Mandatory evacuations were issued for Desert Front Road, Wild Horse Canyon Road and the community of Wrightwood — the evacuation order is for Highway 2 to Mesquite Street, from Highway 138 to Sand Canyon, and from Wright Mountain Road to Lone Pine Canyon Road.

Additionally, there is an evacuation warning in place for all of Wrightwood, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said.

By Monday morning, weather conditions had improved significantly, allowing crews to establish a more solid containment line around the blaze, assisted by helicopter water drops.

The Red Cross opened an evacuation center at Serrano High School located at 9292 Sheep Creek Road in the unincorporated community of Phelan.

Small animals and livestock can be taken to the Devore Animal Shelter located at 19777 Shelter Way in San Bernardino.

Highway 2 was shut down from Highway 138 to the Sheep Creek area, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.

Longtime residents in the area said they are concerned because they have not seen fire burn in this area before.

“When you have fires that comes through the south, through Lytle Creek, up through that area, they’re accustomed to it and although they are not less scary, it’s a known,” Wrightwood resident Scott Berg said. “And this being an unknown, we don’t have fires that you’re looking at on this side very often and that’s what’s concerning for most of the residents.”

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Los Angeles: Large brush fire burning next 118 Freeway in Granada Hills shuts down several lanes; 2nd fire burning in Porter Ranch

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GRANADA HILLS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Crews were battling two brush fires burning alongside the 118 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley Friday night, including one burning dangerously near homes.

The California Highway Patrol shut down several lanes of the eastbound side of the freeway near Hayvenhurst Avenue in Granada Hills.

Drivers should expect delays and seek alternate routes. It’s unknown how long the partial closure will last.

The fire broke out shortly before 9 p.m. At least one acre was burned, according to officials.

AIR7HD captured a resident getting a hose out and watering a tree next to their home as flames burned across the street.

Despite 10 mph winds, dozens of firefighters were able to stop the forward progress of the Granada Hills fire in one hour, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

The agency also reported a second brush fire burning adjacent to the 118 Freeway and Reseda Boulevard in Porter Ranch. That fire broke out just after 8:30 p.m.

It took about an hour and 74 firefighters to stop the forward progress of the Porter Ranch blaze, LAFD said. No structures were damaged.

Officials don’t believe at this time that the two fires are related.

Firefighters will remain at the scene of both fires to “continue containment and overhaul,” officials said.

No injuries have been reported.

The cause of the fires is under investigation.

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San Pedro: Fire crews battle blaze near homes as plumes of smoke billow over area

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SAN PEDRO, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Firefighters battled a brush fire in San Pedro Thursday afternoon that was burning dangerously close to homes and sent thick plumes of smoke into the air.

The brush fire was reported around 6:15 p.m. and was burning in rugged terrain near the 500 block of N. Western Avenue in Peck Park, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

The blaze grew to 10 acres in size, and its proximity to homes prompted a response from firefighting helicopters that conducted water drops.

It appeared most of the flames had been extinguished roughly an hour after the fire had been reported, but smoke hovered over the area. Forward progress was stopped around 7:45 p.m., LAFD said.

No evacuations were issued, no structure damage or injuries were reported.

Firefighters were conducting mop-up operations through the night.

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Orange County brush fire: At least 13 homes on fire as Laguna Niguel brush fire grows in size, approaches more residential areas

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LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (KABC) — Several homes overlooking the ocean in Laguna Niguel are now engulfed in flames as a fast-moving brush fire is spreading rapidly amid strong winds.

The fire broke out Wednesday afternoon between Laguna Niguel and Laguna Beach near a water treatment plant, according to the Orange County Fire Authority, and quickly erupted in size.

It has since grown to 30 acres as of 5 p.m., according to authorities.

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The Laguna Beach Police Department has issued voluntary evacuations for residents living in the Balboa Nyes/Portafina neighborhood.

Residents and their pets are asked to make preparations should an immediate evacuation order is issued.

AIR7 HD cameras captured at least 13 homes on fire in a community near Coronado Pointe.

There were no immediate reports of injuries.

Several water-dropping helicopters have been helping fight the flames, and crews in fixed-wing aircraft have also been assisting.

According to the city of Aliso Viejo, the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park is now shut down.

This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.

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Laguna Beach fire: Evacuation orders issued for Emerald Bay, Irvine Cove after large brush fire breaks out

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A brush fire fueled by strong winds and hot conditions ignited dangerously close to homes in Laguna Beach Thursday morning, prompting mandatory evacuation orders.

The fire, dubbed the Emerald Fire, broke out around 4 a.m. in the Emerald Bay area east of the Pacific Coast Highway, which was closed in both directions until further notice.

The Laguna Beach Police Department issued a mandatory evacuation order for all residents in Irvine Cove and North and South Emerald Bay as the flames inched dangerously close to homes. Evacuation warnings were issued for all of North Laguna, affecting residents north of Broadway.

The City of Irvine established an evacuation center for those affected at Los Olivos Community Center at 101 Alfonso.

A bright orange glow could be seen from miles out in the early morning hours, indicating the flames burned a large area, but the current estimate is at least seven acres.

Additional details about the cause of the fire were not immediately available.

The blaze prompted the Laguna Beach Unified School District to close all schools for Thursday. That includes El Morro Elementary, Top of the World Elementary, Thurston Middle School and Laguna Beach High School.

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Brush Fire Sparks in Santee Amid Red Flag Warning, Evacuation Warning Issued – NBC 7 San Diego

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A brush fire sparked in Santee amid a red flag warning on Thursday prompting an evacuation warning for residents in the area.

The brush fire was reported just before 11 a.m. on the 9000 block of Magnolia Avenue. The SDG&E cameras showed a large plume of smoke in the area at around 11:30 a.m.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department issued an evacuation warning for residents living near Ramsgate Drive and Hillcreek Road.

A temporary evacuation point has been established at Pathways church located at 9638 Carlton Hills Blvd.

Santee is one of the communities that can be impacted by emergency power shutoffs amid a red flag warning that kicked off at 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Residents are asked to avoid the area.

More than 5,000 SDG&E customers woke up on Thanksgiving Day without power due to public safety power shutoffs amid a red flag warning. NBC 7’s Audra Stafford reports.

The Santee Fire Department and Cal Fire San Diego are at the scene.

No other information was available.

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600-acre brush fire erupts near 5 Freeway in Gorman, prompting evacuations

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GORMAN, Calif. (KABC) — A brush fire erupted Sunday afternoon near the 5 Freeway in Gorman and quickly spread to about 600 acres, officials said, prompting evacuations and a massive response from firefighters.

The so-called Tumbleweed Fire was reported shortly before 2 p.m. near Gorman Post Road and the southbound side of the freeway, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities said flames were being driven by winds in the area – which, according to the National Weather Service, are gusting between 18 and 25 mph.

The blaze was initially reported at 200 acres, but quickly tripled in size. It is 0% contained.

No structural damage was immediately reported, but two firefighters suffered minor injuries, authorities said.

Evacuations were under way for the Gorman Park Area in Gorman, the Sheriff’s Department said.

The cause of the fire was unknown.

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Homes evacuated as fire crews battle multiple brush fires in Menomonee Falls

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Multiple brush fires began burning at about 1:30 p.m. Friday in Menomonee Falls.The fire started along Marcy Road, just north of Silver Spring Drive near the railroad tracks. By Friday night, it was covering 400 acres.Officers at the scene said sparks from a train crossing railroad tracks cause multiple fires.Crews worked to put out the flames that stretched from the Frito Lay factory all the way to Sussex.The Department of Natural Resources said it is assisting local fire departments with the response and encourages people to avoid Marcy Road area.Menomonee Falls Police Department and the village president, Dave Glasgow, confirmed Friday night that some houses were evacuated out of an abundance of caution. Police gave the all clear around 9:00 p.m. for homeowners to return to their houses.Glasgow said virtually every fire department in southeast Wisconsin responded to the marsh fire. Crews worked to put out hot spots until at least 7:30 p.m. The wind continued to push the flames to different parts of the marsh. Authorities used drones and a plane flying overhead to keep track of the fire’s path. “There’s some huge houses over there and all that’s separating them from the swamp is a path,” said Linda Weitzer, who lived on one side of the marsh. “They don’t have the advantage of a little bit of water here like we do, so I’d be really scared if I was in those houses over there.””Hopefully it stops pretty soon, it’s getting a little out of hand,” said Randy Heth, a homeowner who was checking on his neighbor’s house that was close to the flames. When asked if he was confident that crews could keep the homes protected he replied, “I don’t know.”Firefighters also had to navigate around a surge of vehicles, as curious onlookers drove in from miles around to see the flames. Dozens of vehicles drove through and parked on the side of the roadways.By the end of the night, most of the marshland had burned. The DNR confirmed 450 acres of marsh burned, which is the largest brush fire in Wisconsin so far this year. No houses were damaged, but one deer stand burned down. Homeowners and fire crews worked to spray down a few at-risk homes as well. Crews used tracked vehicles to get water into the marsh, because those vehicles were the only ones that could drive over that type of terrain. WeatherWatch 12 Chief Meteorologist Mark Baden said the weather conditions are perfect for the these fires: dry and windy. He said their could be more fires over the weekend.Wildlife like Canada geese and sandhill cranes could be seen fleeing the flames. Baden said marsh itself will likely thrive from this burn and the wildlife will return.

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. —

Multiple brush fires began burning at about 1:30 p.m. Friday in Menomonee Falls.

The fire started along Marcy Road, just north of Silver Spring Drive near the railroad tracks. By Friday night, it was covering 400 acres.

Officers at the scene said sparks from a train crossing railroad tracks cause multiple fires.

Crews worked to put out the flames that stretched from the Frito Lay factory all the way to Sussex.

The Department of Natural Resources said it is assisting local fire departments with the response and encourages people to avoid Marcy Road area.

Menomonee Falls Police Department and the village president, Dave Glasgow, confirmed Friday night that some houses were evacuated out of an abundance of caution. Police gave the all clear around 9:00 p.m. for homeowners to return to their houses.

Glasgow said virtually every fire department in southeast Wisconsin responded to the marsh fire. Crews worked to put out hot spots until at least 7:30 p.m.

The wind continued to push the flames to different parts of the marsh. Authorities used drones and a plane flying overhead to keep track of the fire’s path.

“There’s some huge houses over there and all that’s separating them from the swamp is a path,” said Linda Weitzer, who lived on one side of the marsh. “They don’t have the advantage of a little bit of water here like we do, so I’d be really scared if I was in those houses over there.”

“Hopefully it stops pretty soon, it’s getting a little out of hand,” said Randy Heth, a homeowner who was checking on his neighbor’s house that was close to the flames. When asked if he was confident that crews could keep the homes protected he replied, “I don’t know.”

Firefighters also had to navigate around a surge of vehicles, as curious onlookers drove in from miles around to see the flames. Dozens of vehicles drove through and parked on the side of the roadways.

By the end of the night, most of the marshland had burned. The DNR confirmed 450 acres of marsh burned, which is the largest brush fire in Wisconsin so far this year.

No houses were damaged, but one deer stand burned down. Homeowners and fire crews worked to spray down a few at-risk homes as well.

Crews used tracked vehicles to get water into the marsh, because those vehicles were the only ones that could drive over that type of terrain.

WeatherWatch 12 Chief Meteorologist Mark Baden said the weather conditions are perfect for the these fires: dry and windy. He said their could be more fires over the weekend.

Wildlife like Canada geese and sandhill cranes could be seen fleeing the flames. Baden said marsh itself will likely thrive from this burn and the wildlife will return.

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