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Report Reveals Human Error in Fire Response

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on April 2, 2018 with No Comments

Interesting that multiple calls reporting the fire were dismissed. The same thing happened with the Freeway Complex Fire when area residents reported a second fire in Brea (not Corona). We hope the Orange County Fire Authority and California Highway Patrol train their personnel to respond according to protocol, so this doesn’t happen again. And, that they track red flag days better than they did for this fire. Check out the Orange County Register article.

Canyon Fire 2 Report Released

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 29, 2018 with No Comments

This news released at the Orange County Fire Authority Board meeting on the response to the Canyon 2 Fire is disturbing. Lives are at risk at the wildland-urban interface and our fire agency doesn’t follow protocol? The same thing occurred during the Freeway Complex Fire. Maybe the lesson should be learned about where to allow (or NOT allow) homes to be built in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. This comes down to our decision makers and our agencies (fire … Read More

Multiple Fires in July

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 15, 2015 with No Comments

There have been multiple fires in July caused by a variety of things. Here is a short recap of the local fires, some of which burned in the Wildlife Corridor, while others were nearby. July 2, 2015 Loma Ridge near 241 Toll Road in East Orange Three acres burned when this fire broke out. Cause: Vehicle fire Check out the article in the OC Register. July 4, 2015 3600 Block of Fairmont in Yorba Linda Ten acres burned, including a … Read More