Monday, October 13, 2008

Fire in Newport Beach

From KTLA's news online, seen here: http://www.ktla.com/content_landing_page/?Brush-Fire-Threatens-Homes-in-Newport-Be=1&blockID=97895&feedID=171 at 5:58 PM

October 13, 2008

NEWPORT BEACH -- A brush fire burned at least 100 acres in the Bonita Canyon area of Newport Beach Monday afternoon.

Four water-dropping helicopters and 15 ground crews were battling the blaze, which was reported around 3:30 p.m. The fire broke out somewhere off Bonita Canyon Drive, according to Newport Beach Fire Department spokesperson Jennifer Schulz.

An evacuation was issued for homes in the neighborhood east of San Miguel Drive, but the order was later halted, according to Schulz.

She said the fire was contained, with just some spot areas of flames remaining.

Keep our Natural Parks Safe: REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY, STAY VIGILANT!

If anyone has any photos of this fire, or has extra information to share, please comment!

UPDATE 6:27 PM: THE OC REGISTER HAS ARTICLES ONLINE, such as THIS ONE

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