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 home, when a fire broke out. It burned close to Chino Hills State Park but doesn’t seem to have crossed the property line into the Park.
- Cause: Unconfirmed, but some reports indicate illegal fireworks.
- Check out the article in the OC Register.
July 13, 2015
- Access Road off of Santiago Canyon Road near the 241 Toll Road in East Orange
- 180 acres burned, including 15 outbuildings, when a fire ignited along an access road.
- Cause: Caltrans crew mowing vegetation.
- Check out the news report by ABC 7 News.
July 14, 2015
- Near the Green River exit along the 91 Freeway in Corona
- Six acres burned when a vehicle ignited and was engulfed by flames–catching nearby vegetation on fire. It doesn’t appear this fire burned into Chino Hills State Park, but this location is a known hotspot for fire ignitions.
- Cause: Vehicle Fire.
- Check out the article in the Press Enterprise.