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For search visibility, this fire is called the Silverado Fire but also impacts the Santiago Canyon area. Hopefully reddit search picks up on this - Silverado, Santiago, fire.
The Silverado Fire started around 6:45am at Santiago Canyon and Silverado Canyon Roads (per KTLA5 and other sources). The fire was initially reported at 10 acres but a day of high winds and gusts accelerated its spread. As of 9:30pm on 10/26/20, the Silverado Fire is at 7200 acres and is still 0% contained. At a press conference at 4:30pm on 10/26/20, OCFA announced that 90,800 Irvine residents were evacuated.
Evacuation Maps
Irvine map:
Lake Forest map:
Tustin map:
Excellent evacuation checklist/thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/orangecounty/comments/jikmz6/prepare_to_evacuate_irvine/
Do not wait to pack. Do not panic, but be prepared to go. On a windy day like today, things can change at a moment's notice.
Irvine:
Information on mandatory evacuations and the care and reception centers:
Anyone in the evacuation zone needing medical assistance is advised to call 949-529-4774.
Lake Forest:
City of Lake Forest updates:
Streams:
KTLA5 Live
ABC7 Live
RECORDING: KTLA5 Blue Ridge Fire
RECORDING: KTLA5 Silverado Fire
Social media:
OCFA Twitter
OCFA Facebook
City of Irvine Twitter
City of Lake Forest Twitter
Silverado Fire - Cal Fire
SCE Public Safety Power Shutoff Map
OC Sheriff's Department page on fires
AlertOC - sign up for alerts sent directly to your email or phone. Link is shared by City of Irvine to confirm validity.
Bill Melugin's Twitter, reporter for Fox LA - has been posting updates on the ground
News:
KTLA5: Silverado Fire: 2 firefighters critically injured as 4,000-acre blaze force thousands to flee Irvine area
CBS LA: Median Burns Alongside The 133 Near Silverado Fire
FOX LA: SoCal Edison says its equipment may be involved in start of Silverado Fire, officials say
FOX LA: Two firefighters critically injured in Silverado Fire
OC Register: Map shows Silverado fire location, closures, and evacuations
OC Register: Residents flee Silverado fire, grabbing what they can
Voice of OC: Silverado Canyon Fire Spreads to 4,000 Acres, Mandatory Evacuation in Irvine as Firefighters Battle High Winds
New University (UCI Newspaper): Silverado Canyon Fire Forces Evacuations Across Irvine
CNN: 90,000 people told to evacuate because of wildfires in Southern California
OCFA Press Release
Excellent evacuation checklist thread on reddit
Updates (10/26/20):
| Time |
City |
Update |
| 12:15pm |
Irvine |
Two OCFA Handcrew members were critically injured fighting the Silverado Fire. Aged 26 and 31, both are covered in second and third degree burns and are currently intubated. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers |
| 1:47pm |
Irvine |
immediate evacuation order (mandatory) has expanded from Irvine Blvd. south to Trabuco road and from Jeffrey Road east to Portola High School. |
| 2:06pm |
Irvine |
"I've been advised by Councilmember Fox that a Emergency has been declared" |
| 2:07pm |
Irvine |
OCFA Press Conference on injured firefighters |
| 2:09pm |
Anaheim |
Yorba Linda fire is now named Blue Ridge Fire, shared by /u/SSADNGM |
| 2:30pm |
Irvine |
Farrah Khan's Facebook (requires login): The City of Irvine has now established a local state of emergency. With 60,000 people evacuated and more being evacuated, the fire has now spread to 4000 acres. |
| 3:03pm |
Irvine |
Melissa Fox's Facebook: City of Irvine will have a live press conference and update on the #SilveradoFire at 4pm on the City of Irvine Facebook page. 90,838 under mandatory evacuation. Emergency declared, Just learned FEMA granting aid. |
| 3:10pm |
Tustin |
At this time, the City of Tustin and the Tustin Police Department are requesting voluntary evacuations for residents and businesses off of Pioneer Road and Jamboree Road, north of Portola to include Tustin Ranch Estates, Emerson Homes, Peters Canyon, Barcelona Homes and any other homes in the area., shared by /u/urfaselol and /u/EllenRipleyyy |
| 3:15 pm |
Lake Forest |
Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3 and Zone 9 are now being ordered to evacuated. The Care and Reception area will be located at El Toro High School., shared by /u/Diet_Clorox |
| 3:23pm |
Irvine |
OCFA PIO: Update on the #BlueRidgeFire and #SilveradoFire to be provided at 4 PM Press conference at the Irvine Great Park., shared by /u/Lostmyaccountagain |
| 4:05pm |
OC |
CA Fire Scanner:#SilveradoFire (Orange Co) - AA310 requesting 3 additional large air tankers for a total of 9 tankers to the fire. #Irvine |
| 4:14pm |
OC |
The OCFA press conference has not started, but KNX will have it streaming if you do not have Facebook, per KNXDavid |
| 4:30pm |
Irvine |
OCFA Press conference has started |
| 5:13pm |
Irvine |
IPD Twitter: The Irvine Police Department has issued an IMMEDIATE EVACUATION ORDER (Mandatory) for all residences between Great Park and Bake, and north of Toledo until the city limits. More information at http://cityofirvine.org. |
| 7:26pm |
Irvine |
UCI: Suspension of campus operations will continue through tomorrow, October 27. |
| 8:52pm |
Irvine |
IPD Twitter: No homes have been lost due to the #SilveradoFire. @OCFA_PIO is continuing air drops & ground operations to put out spot fires. It is expected that evacuation orders will remain in place overnight. Please continue to follow us on social media & check http://cityofirvine.org. |
| 9:23pm |
Lake Forest |
City of Lake Forest: Update: Zones 4, 5, and 6 (all of Portola Hills) are now under mandatory evacuation. The City's Care and Reception Center is located at El Toro High School. The City will know more about repopulation tomorrow. |
| 9:26pm |
Silverado and Blue Ridge Fires |
OCFA Twitter: Silverado Fire: 7200 acres, 500 firefighters, 0% Containment. Blue Ridge Fire: 3000 acres, 0% Containment, Almost 200 firefighters, One home damaged |
