Chino Valley Independent Fire District Archives

Blue Ridge Fire Update

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 27, 2020 with No Comments

While the Blue Ridge Fire continues to burn, here is what we know: 1. It is presently estimated at 8,000 acres by OC Fire Authority. Most of that acreage is very likely Chino Hills State Park. This means more than 50% of the park has burned (again).2. Evacuation orders are still in place and some extending in some areas, including: Yorba Linda, Brea, Diamond Bar, and Chino Hills.3. The fire did not make it over into Brea’s side of Soquel … Read More

Fire Presentation to Fire Board

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 16, 2020 with No Comments

This week we were pleased to present our 105 Years of Wildfire History to the Chino Valley Fire District Board of Directors. In the time of COVID–we are doing 100% virtual presentations. If your organization, homeowners’ association or service club would like a presentation–please reach out: info@HillsForEveryone.org. Image: A screen capture of five individuals sitting behind a black table physically distanced in a meeting.)

Fire Commemoration Event

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 31, 2018 with No Comments

As the Santa Ana winds return to our area this fall season, we are reminded of their devastating effect 10 years ago when the winds drove the Freeway Complex Fire to burn over 30,000 acres in four counties. In addition, over 280 homes were damaged or destroyed and 95% of Chino Hills State Park burned. To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the fire, Hills For Everyone has partnered with the Carbon Canyon Fire Safe Council and Chino Hills State Park … Read More