Wildfires

The Silverado Fire has burned 13,390 acres and was 63% contained Friday, as evacuated residents were back home.

Two firefighters injured earlier this week while battling the Silverado Fire in eastern Orange County remain hospitalized with severe burns, according to Orange County’s fire chief. Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy said there has been no change in the health of two firefighters who remain in critical condition. “We’re still heavy at heart concerning our two firefighters,”...

The Blue Ridge Fire burning in Yorba Linda has destroyed a structure, damaged 10 others, burned 14,334 acres and was 39% contained early Friday morning. All evacuation orders and warnings were lifted Thursday morning and several highways were reopened. “A lot of great work has been done over the last two days,” said Operations Section Chief Tim Ernst of the…

The Orange County Registrar of Voters announced Thursday that they’re scheduling additional pop-up mobile voting days to support residents impacted by the Silverado and Blue Ridge fires.

The chief of the Orange County Fire authority has called in a team of experts hoping they can figure out exactly why the two fighters were so gravely injured. Vikki Vargas reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Oct. 29, 2020.

Strong and shifting winds whipped up flames from two SoCal wildfires. Chief Sam Digiovanna had an update.

Thousands of Irvine residents evacuated due to the Silverado Fire were returning home Wednesday morning as firefighters worked to contain the blaze, which has blackened 13,390 acres and was 32% contained by Wednesday night.

A wind-driven brush fire burning in Yorba Linda that has burned 14,334 acres, damaged seven homes and destroyed one was 23% contained Wednesday evening.

Cellphones blared the warning — get out and get out now. Vikki Vargas reports Oct. 28, 2020.

Aided by calm winds, firefighters made progress on the Blue Ridge Fire. Tony Shin reports for the NBC4 News on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020.

Charred hillsides show how close the Blue Ridge Fire came to some houses in Chino Hills. Christine Kim reports for the NBC4 News at 11 a.m. on Wednesday Oct. 28, 2020

Two firefighters remain hospitalized in critical condition. Angie Crouch reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Tuesday Oct. 27, 2020.

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.

Firefighters continue to protect homes in the Chino Hills area. Christine Kim reports for Today in LA on Wednesday Oct. 28, 2020.

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.

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.