Orange County

A home that once survived another blaze and was dubbed a “miracle home” was not lucky enough to beat flames twice after it was badly damaged in the Blue Ridge Fire, an Orange County family said Tuesday.

A wind-driven brush fire that broke out on the west end of Corona in Riverside County and quickly spread into Orange County, threatening homes in Yorba Linda and blackening 6,684 acres, was 0% contained early Tuesday morning.

Two firefighters remain hospitalized with critical injuries after suffering burns as they battled a brush fire that forced tens of thousands of people from their homes in eastern Orange County.

The Blue Ride Fire claimed the Behle family home after they escaped in 10 minutes flat, with mini pigs, turtle, and a painting that means so much to them. Vikki Vargas reports Oct. 27, 2020.

Three other firefighters of the Orange County Fire Authority have already been released from the hospital. Angie Crouch reports for NBC LA at 5 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 27, 2020.

The fire prompted the shutdown of the 71 Freeway as flames licked the sides of the highway. Tony Shin reports for the NBC4 News on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020.

Tens of thousands of eastern Orange County residents remain under evacuation orders Tuesday as winds threaten to fan a 7,200-acre brush fire.

Don’t worry! NBCLA photographer Alex Vasquez is OK, and getting off the 71 Freeway near the Blue Ridge Fire where he was just drenched in a water drop. Flames were once again jumping the freeway, which is shut down right now. http://4.nbcla.com/BKvIptY

Winds are expected to diminish as firefighters work to protect homes near the Silverado Fire. Michelle Valles reports for the NBC4 News at 11 a.m. on Tuesday Oct. 27, 2020.

The Blue Ridge Fire is forcing more evacuations in Chino Hills. Christine Kim reports for the NBC4 News at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020.

Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses the two fires burning in Orange County during a press conference on Oct. 27, 2020.

Tens of thousands of residents are under evacuation orders as firefighters attack a wind-driven brush fire that may have been sparked by utility equipment early Monday before spreading quickly in Orange County’s Santiago Canyon area.

Flames burned into a Lake Forest neighborhood overnight. Michelle Valles reports for Today in LA on Tuesday Oct. 27, 2020.

The Blue Ridge Fire grew overnight in the Yorba Linda and Chino Hills area. Christine Kim reports for Today in LA on Tuesday Oct. 27, 2020.

The winds have forced tens of thousands of people from their homes. Vikki Vargas reported on NBC4 News on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020.

The Silverado Fire was possibly started by utility lines. Beverly White reported on NBC4 News on Oct. 6, 2020.

At least one home was destroyed by the fire. Hetty Chang reported on NBC4 News on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020.

Video shows smoke and fire on the north side of the Silverado Fire. Video from videographer Alex Vasquez.

About 60,000 residents were under evacuation orders. Vikki Vargas reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Monday Oct. 26, 2020.

About 60,000 are under evacuation orders as the Silverado Fire continues to burn in Orange County.