Crime & Safety
Fire Breaks Out At South OC Landfill Amid Scorching Temps: OCFA
The fire ignited Monday afternoon at a landfill on the border of San Juan Capistrano and Rancho Mission Viejo, firefighters said.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA — Firefighters descended on a 1.3-acre vegetation fire at a landfill in South Orange County Monday.
The fire happened at around 2 p.m. to the Prima Deschecha Landfill, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
The landfill is located on the boarder of San Juan Capistrano and Rancho Mission Viejo, 32250 Avenida La Pata.
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Upon arrival, firefighters attacked the flames and managed to knock the fire down in less than 10 minutes.
Firefighters were dispatched about 2 p.m. Monday to the Prima Deschecha Landfill, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
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OC Waste & Recycling personnel sprayed water on the fire. Firefighters used hose lines and hand tools to stop the fire's progress, the OCFA reported.
No injuries were reported and no structures were threatened.
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