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Brush Fire in Brea Triggers Evacuation Warnings and Road Closures

Officials reported no injuries during an aggressive air and ground attack.

Overview

  • Orange County fire officials said a brush fire began near Carbon Canyon and Olinda Place in Brea.
  • Cal Fire later mapped the blaze at just over 36 acres after an initial estimate of about four acres.
  • Evacuation warnings first covered Hollydale Mobile Home Park and Olinda Village, then expanded to El Rodeo Stables and Brea Hills.
  • Residents told to evacuate were instructed to drive only east on Carbon Canyon as Carbon Canyon Road was closed between Brea Hills and Ruby.
  • Brea police said firefighters are working on the ground and with water-dropping aircraft, and officials said no injuries were reported and any threat to buildings remained unclear.