Southern California

Canyon Fire 2: Evacuations, School Updates, Road Closures

A fire in Anaheim on Monday prompted evacuations and school and road closures

What to Know

  • Wind, dry conditions add up to increased fire danger for Southern California
  • The strongest winds are expected Monday
  • Red flag warnings are set to expire Tuesday morning

Here's what you need to know as a brush fire burns in Anaheim about evacuations and school and road closures:

Note: This page will no longer be updated. Evacuations have been lifted. Click here for the most recent report.

An information line for residents with questions about the Canyon Fire 2 has been established at 714-765-4333.

For those who need help evacuating, dial 2-1-1. Officials say evacuees will not be allowed back Monday night.

EVACUATION CENTERS:

  • Dowtown Anaheim Youth Center, 225 S. Philadelphia St.;
  • Dowtown Anaheim Community Center, 250 E. Center St.;
  • Animals can go to OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa;
  • East Anaheim branch library, 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road;
  • El Modena High School, 3920 E. Spring St., Orange;
  • Katella High School, 2220 E. Spring St., Orange.

MANDATORY EVACUATIONS:

  • All roads and houses off Windes Drive, north of Santiago Canyon Road (Santiago Oaks Park, city of Orange;
  • Santa Ana Canyon Road between Woodcrest Road and Gypsum Canyon Road (City of Anaheim)
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