A vegetation fire burning in the hills near Brea has grown to 200 acres, prompting evacuation warnings and a large-scale firefighting effort Saturday afternoon, according to CAL FIRE and Orange County authorities.
The blaze, identified as the “Carbon Fire,” ignited around 1:40 p.m. on Saturday in the area of Carbon Canyon and Olinda Place in unincorporated Orange County.
The wildfire quickly spread through dry vegetation in the rugged terrain.
The Orange County Fire Authority is working with the Brea Fire and Police Departments on the Carbon Fire.
The blaze, identified as the “Carbon Fire,” ignited around 1:40 p.m. on Saturday. https://www.fire.ca.gov/Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters
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Fire crews responded rapidly, deploying both ground units and aircraft in an effort to contain the flames.
Ground crews struggled to reach the blaze through steep and narrow terrain, leaving aircraft to lead the attack along the fire’s perimeter as weather conditions permitted.
Authorities issued evacuation warnings for nearby communities, including residents in Hollydale and Olinda Village.
Orange County has a wildfire risk profile higher than 100% of other counties in the U.S. Alert CaliforniaResidents who choose to evacuate have been instructed to travel eastbound on Carbon Canyon Road, as Carbon Canyon Road is closed between Brea Hills and Ruby.
Officials are urging the public to avoid the vicinity entirely to allow emergency crews to operate safely and efficiently.
Within just two hours of starting, the fire scorched 35 acres. Alert CaliforniaAs of the latest update, no injuries or structural damage have been reported.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and officials say the situation remains under active investigation.
