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local19 hours ago•29 min saved

Clark County brush fire prompts Level 3 GO NOW evacuations near Hidden Meadows

A brush fire in Clark County near Hidden Meadows Drive southwest of Fargher Lake burned about 12 acres and was 0% contained by Monday afternoon, prompting Level 3 GO NOW evacuations for residents in the Hidden Meadows/Mountain View Drive area and closing SR-503 (the highway later reopened). A temporary evacuation site was set up at Charter Oak Community Church in Battle Ground. Clark-Cowlitz Fire, Fire Dist. 10, and state resources—including helicopters, water tenders, and engines—were handling the firefighting effort, with containment hoped for by Monday evening.

via KATU|

#brush-fire #clark-county #evacuations

california8 days ago•4 min saved

Rapid Sorrento Valley brush fire drives evacuations in San Diego

A fast-moving brush fire in San Diego's Sorrento Valley near Penasquitos Creek grew to about 131 acres with zero containment by late afternoon, prompting evacuations around 3:30 p.m. A large response including four engines, brush rigs, two helicopters, Cal Fire aircraft, bulldozers, and a Type 3 Strike Team supported by police traffic control; an evacuation center was set up at Mandell Weiss Eastgate Park. By 5:45 p.m. containment was about 15%, with crews aiming to halt forward spread and address hotspots overnight; the cause is under investigation.

via New York Post|

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local15 days ago•2 min saved

Embers from Hillsboro landfill ignite 25-acre brush blaze, forcing evacuations

A Hillsboro landfill fire spread to a nearby 40-acre dry grass field, burning about 25 acres of brush and prompting the temporary evacuation of two homes. Gusty winds pushed embers to spread the fire; crews from TVF&R and several other agencies fought it with bulldozers, brush rigs, and water tenders, achieving containment by evening with mop-up underway. One firefighter suffered a minor heat-related injury, and SW Minter Bridge Road was briefly closed as investigators work to determine the landfill fire’s cause.

via KPTV|

#brush-fire #evacuations #hillsboro

local15 days ago•3 min saved

Wildfire in Burbank's Wildwood Canyon Triggers Evacuations

A brush fire in Burbank's Wildwood Canyon, dubbed the Walnut Fire, burned about 20 acres and prompted evacuations for nearby DeBell Restaurant and Golf Course and Stough Canyon Nature Center, with helicopters assisting crews and firefighters working to contain the blaze; the cause was not confirmed and a Starlight Bowl concert was canceled.

via New York Post|

#brush-fire #burbank #evacuations

local16 days ago•34 min saved

Trash blaze near Hillsboro waste facility ignites nearby brush fire

A garbage fire broke out Saturday afternoon at the Waste Management facility outside Hillsboro, Oregon, sparking a brush fire nearby; fire crews were on scene working in Washington County.

via katu.com|

#brush-fire #garbage-fire #hillsboro

entertainment1 month ago•2 min saved

RHOC Star Pedranti Says Son Involved in Ladera Ranch Brush Fire; Family Promises Consequences

RHOC star Jennifer Pedranti said her son was involved in a brush fire in Ladera Ranch, Orange County. Firefighters contained the ~7-acre fire with help from OCFA and CAL FIRE; there were no injuries or property damage. Pedranti apologized on Instagram, noting consequences at home and that her son will take a fire-safety course. She also referenced a prior incident involving her teenage son, Greyson.

via NBC News|

#brush-fire #california #entertainment

entertainment1 month ago•4 min saved

RHOC Star Pedranti speaks out after brush-fire drama tied to her son

RHOC star Jennifer Pedranti confirmed that her son, among a group of minors, was involved in a seven-acre brush fire in Ladera Ranch. She apologized to the community, said there will be consequences, and that her son will take a fire-safety course; no arrests, injuries, or significant property damage were reported, and investigators remain on the case. Pedranti is returning for RHOC Season 20.

via New York Post|

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entertainment1 month ago•1 min saved

RHOC Star Jennifer Pedranti Claims Son Started Ladera Ranch Brush Fire

Real Housewives of Orange County star Jennifer Pedranti says her son started a brush fire in Ladera Ranch; he and others were questioned, with no arrests reported. Pedranti says the family takes the incident seriously, plans to address consequences internally, and notes her son is enrolled in a fire-safety course.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#brush-fire #entertainment #fire-safety

local2 months ago•7 min saved

Quarry 2 Brush Fire Drives West Miami-Dade Closures as 20,000 Acres Burn

Two major brush fires in west Miami-Dade have burned about 20,000 acres, prompting road closures on Krome Avenue and nearby routes; the Quarry 2 blaze near Krome is about 97% contained after roughly 17,600 acres, while a separate Medley fire has scorched about 1,425 acres (60% contained). Firefighters continue battling the blazes, with helicopters and crews deployed, and the Red Cross operating a shelter for displaced residents.

via WPLG Local 10|

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local2 months ago•3 min saved

Camp Pendleton brush fire prompts evacuation warnings in Oceanside

A fast-moving brush fire on Camp Pendleton’s November Training Area burned over 500 acres, prompting evacuation warnings for parts of Oceanside and the evacuation of the Oceanside Golf Course; officials said no evacuations were ordered yet, while residents were urged to prepare to leave and head to El Camino High School if needed. Firefighters attacked the blaze from the ground and air. By late afternoon, forward progress had stopped and evacuation warnings were lifted; the cause is under investigation.

via New York Post|

#brush-fire #cal-fire #camp-pendleton

local2 months ago•5 min saved

Sorrento Valley brush fire prompts evacuations as crews halt spread

A fast-moving brush fire in Sorrento Valley forced about 2,200 evacuations and scorched roughly 80 acres; forward progress was stopped by the afternoon and containment reached around 20%, as about 200 firefighters with air support fought steep canyons and gas-line risks, with residents urged to evacuate and shelters opened for the duration of the battle (estimated 24–36 hours).

via San Diego Union-Tribune|

#brush-fire #containment #evacuations

local2 months ago•5 min saved

Sorrento Valley brush fire triggers evacuations and road closures

A brush fire in San Diego’s Sorrento Valley began around 9:20 a.m. near Vista Sorrento Parkway and Sorrento Valley Boulevard, quickly spreading to at least 80 acres and prompting mandatory evacuations for multiple zones while authorities closed Sorrento Valley Boulevard and set up a temporary evacuation point at Mandell Weiss Eastgate Park; evacuations were later expanded to include the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve and surrounding homes as firefighters worked to contain the blaze.

via 10News.com|

#brush-fire #evacuations #local

local3 months ago•2 min saved

Simi Valley Brings Evacuation Warnings as Sandy Fire Expands Across Hundreds of Acres

A fast-moving brush fire in Simi Valley, dubbed the Sandy Fire, has burned about 836 acres with 0% containment and prompted evacuations for multiple zones as roughly 550 firefighters battle the flames; one home on Trickling Brook Court was seen burning, a temporary evacuation point was established at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, and a large-animal shelter opened at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, while authorities investigate a possible tractor-related ignition amid windy conditions.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

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local3 months ago•3 min saved

Simi Valley Brush Fire Surpasses 700 Acres, Evacuations Ordered

A brush fire dubbed the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley has grown to more than 700 acres with no containment, triggering mandatory evacuations across several SIMI zones. A temporary evacuation point was set at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, and shelters were opened for small and large animals. Nearby schools evacuated students to Simi Valley High School, while the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library was evacuated. Firefighters are deploying air and ground resources as offshore Santa Ana winds, expected to persist with gusts, influence fire behavior; officials say conditions should ease by late afternoon with another wind round anticipated Tuesday.

via CBS News|

#brush-fire #california #evacuations

local3 months ago•15 min saved

Simi Valley Brush Fire Forces Evacuations as Blaze Expands

A brush fire in Simi Valley, named the Sandy Fire, began about 10:50 a.m. and has scorched roughly 180 acres with 0% containment, prompting evacuations in parts of Simi Valley and extending toward Thousand Oaks. Ventura County opened a temporary evacuation point and animal shelters; about 200 firefighters are on scene with three air tankers and six helicopters as east Santa Ana winds up to 25 mph drive spread, while schools indoors due to smoke and poor air quality.

via Deadline|

#brush-fire #evacuations #firefighters