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Canyon 2 Fire (Orange County)

Minimal fire behavior was observed throughout the day. A Red Flag Warning was issued in the burn area but there was no significant fire activity. Firefighters continue to build and improve containment lines and made great progress throughout the weekend. All residential areas have been re-populated. The public is reminded to remain vigilant and monitor changes in weather and fire conditions. Please drive slowly as emergency crews and equipment are working throughout the fire area.

 

Canyon 2 Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated: October 17, 2017 5:57 am FINAL
Date/Time Started: October 9, 2017 9:51 am
Administrative Unit: Unified Command CAL FIRE, Orange County, Anaheim City and Orange City
County: Orange County
Location: Off of East Santa Ana Canyon Rd, west of Gypsum Canyon
Acres Burned – Containment: 9,217 acres – 100% contained
Estimated – Containment: 10/17/2017
Structures Destroyed: 25 structures destroyed, 55 structures damaged
Evacuations: None
Road Closures : All Evacuation Orders have been lifted for the impacted fire areas as of October 11, 2017 at 5:00 p.m
Injuries: 4
Cooperating Agencies: California Highway Patrol, Orange County Sheriff, Anaheim PD, Tustin PD, Orange PD, Irvine PD, Orange County Parks, California State Parks, Cal Trans, Orange County Animal Control, CCC, So Cal Gas, Irvine Ranch Water District, Transportation Corridor Agencies
Total Fire Personnel: 677
Total Fire Engines: 51
Total Fire crews: 13
Total Helicopters: 1
Total Dozers: 8
Total Water Tenders: 1
Long/Lat: -117.70975/33.87041
Conditions: Minimal fire behavior was observed throughout the day. A Red Flag Warning was issued in the burn area but there was no significant fire activity. Firefighters continue to build and improve containment lines and made great progress throughout the weekend.All residential areas have been re-populated. The public is reminded to remain vigilant and monitor changes in weather and fire conditions. Please drive slowly as emergency crews and equipment are working throughout the fire area.

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