OC Parks is reminding residents that Irvine Regional Park and the Orange County Zoo remain closed through midweek to serve as a base for firefighters battling the Silverado Fire. According to OC Parks, “[t]he fire camp is hosting about 1,000 firefighters from throughout the state and various jurisdictions. It’s like a small city with all needed supporting resources. The last full-scale camp was during the 2007 Santiago Fire.”
OC Parks personnel used Hyperlapse to create a video tour of Irvine Regional Park this morning to give viewers a high-speed look inside the operations base.
In the meantime, the Orange County Fire Authority reports that the Silverado Fire is 80% contained. There are currently “1059 fire personnel … still committed to the fire. Also, 5 helicopters, 4 dozers & 29 FF Handcrews are still committed. FFs are doing a great job to gain 100% containment in steep rugged terrain and in very hot temperatures.”
A big thank you to all the fire personnel battling the Silverado Fire under very difficult circumstances. Stay safe.
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