Carbon fire in Orange County burns 200 acres, prompts evacuation warnings
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Orange County firefighters battled a brush fire Saturday that prompted evacuation warnings for some communities in the Carbon Canyon area of Brea.The fire, which burned around 200 acres, was reported shortly after 3 p.m.along Carbon Canyon Road, just east of Valencia Avenue, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.The fire was burning northeast toward Olinda Village, leading to evacuation warnings for residents there and in the the communities of Hollydale Mobile Home Park and Brea Hills.
Authorities also issued a warning for the equestrian stables at El Rodeo Equestrian Center.But by 5 p.m., the warnings remained only for Olinda Village and Hollydale Mobile Home Park.An evacuation center was set up by the Red Cross at the Chino Hills Community Center, according to the city of Brea.
The Brea Police Department said on Facebook that Carbon Canyon Road was closed between Brea Hills Avenue and Ruby Street and urged drivers to use alternative routes.Orange County fire officials said firefighters were fighting the blaze on the ground and from the air.They said light rain was also helping in slowing down the fire.
The cause of the blaze is unknown.The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service, which include arbitration and a class action waiver.
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A native of Guatemala, he got his start in journalism by writing for The Times’ Homicide Report in 2007.He helped uncover the financial corruption in the city of Bell that led to criminal charges against eight city officials.
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