Fire in Cleveland National Forest

From an Article in the OC Register Online, seen at 6:02 PM
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/low-cleveland-firefighters-2196453-blaze-forrest

"Firefighters battling fire in Cleveland National Forest

OCFA crews called to fire near 91 and 241.

By KIMBERLY EDDS

The Orange County Register

CLEVELAND NATIONAL FOREST – Dozens of firefighters are battling a brush fire in the Cleveland National Forest about a half mile south of the 91 freeway.

Thick black smoke could be seen for miles as Orange County Fire Authority helicopters flew over the flames dropping water and trying to snuff out the blaze in the remote area near Sierra Peak. The blaze broke out just before 4 p.m. amid high temperatures and dangerously low humidity.

Firefighters have set up a command post at the Green River Country Club, and were making quick work of the blaze, which had scorched an estimated 18 to 20 acres, according to OCFA reports.

OCFA was working with fire crews from the U.S. Forest Service and Anaheim Fire Department to keep the flames from getting out of control. More than 20 fire engines, two water-dropping helicopters, two hand crews, four water tenders, two bulldozers and one fixed-winged aircraft were called in to battle the blaze, according to OCFA reports.

Crews had been on standby around the county this week in anticipation of the high fire danger weather and erratic Santa Ana winds.

The 91 freeway remains open at this time.

Wildfires that raged earlier in the week began to finally lie low Wednesday as the Santa Ana winds faded, but warnings of risky conditions continue through Friday because of low humidity, which makes it easier for brush to burn."

More to come.