Santiago Fire Updates

Press release from the City of Newport Beach:

A wildfire broke out Monday morning at about 7 a.m. in the area of Santiago Canyon Road and Silverado Canyon Road. This area is east of the city of Tustin and north of the city of Lake Forest.

At this time, there is no danger to the Newport Beach area.

Strong Santa Ana wind conditions are fueling the fire and pushing heavy smoke and ash toward Newport Beach. It is recommended to stay indoors due to the poor air quality.

The fire's location is within the Orange County Fire Authority’s jurisdiction; however, mutual aid is being deployed including two battalion chiefs and three fire engines from the Newport Beach Fire Department.

The two fire stations on the eastern side of the city – Newport Coast and Corona del Mar – remain fully staffed.

For the latest updates on road closures, evacuation notices and 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.

See the link below 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.