Newport Beach: Silverado Fire Updates

Press release from the City of Newport Beach:

Firefighters continue to battle the Silverado Fire, which broke out Monday morning in the area of Santiago Canyon Road and Silverado Canyon Road.

At this time, there is no danger to the Newport Beach area. However, strong Santa Ana wind conditions continue to fuel the fire and spread unhealthy smoke and ash throughout South Orange County. Residents and visitors are advised to limit strenuous outdoor activity or stay indoors due to the poor air quality. For the latest air quality conditions visit www.airnow.gov.

As of Tuesday morning, the fire has consumed more than 11,000 acres and is about 5 percent contained.

Evacuation orders are underway for Irvine (70,000 residents) and Lake Forest (6,000 residents). An evacuation map from the Orange County Sheriff's Department can be found here.

The Silverado Fire is within the Orange County Fire Authority's jurisdiction. The OCFA is being supported by mutual aid from neighboring agencies, including the Newport Beach Fire Department.

Newport Beach fire stations on the east side of the City, Newport Coast and Corona del Mar, remain fully staffed.

For the latest updates on fire conditions visit the Orange County Fire Authority website at www.ocfa.org or follow @OCFA_PIO on Twitter.

Residents located within or near urban interface areas should ensure they have an exit plan in the event embers carried by the winds create a local hazardous condition.

For information on the City's Ready, Set, Go emergency plan: https://www.newportbeachca.gov/government/departments/fire/fire-prevention/ready-set-go

This press release was produced by the City of Newport Beach. The views expressed here are the author’s own.