SCE Santiago Canyon weather station: Temp 55, RH 11%, winds 30mph gusts to 54mph at 0853.
Updated map for discussion. Estimated as of 0840 from air. Not for tactical decision making.
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Thatâs about right for Fremont on a cold Santa Ana.
That is the same section of homes that burned in the last 2 fires ORC has had in there. It always follow the exact same foot.
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I have seen SCE weather stations and wonder how accurate they are. Their setup does not comply with NWS guidelines. I look for NWS approved sites or CDEC sites just for accuracy.
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Live video here: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/wind-driven-brush-fire-sparks-in-santiago-canyon-area-residents-between-tustin-and-foothill-ranch-urged-to-be-vigilant/
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Twitter reports fire has jumped portola parkway. Ground shot videos showing pretty extreme conditions still occurring.
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ABC7 Is saying new reports from officials is approx. 500 Acres revising from the earlier report of 2,000 acres.
Just saw this ânewâ start. Donât see any aircraft overhead, not even an air attack. Grounded due to wind?
Yes they were. Helicopters Sayed up longer but they too set down.
50 + mile an hour winds, all aircraft grounded.
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4 additional Type 1 and 4 Type 3 ST requested immidiate need.
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KTLA video on youtube
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This video is of the Green Fire - Close to the Silverado so helicopter probably moved over there.
2 FFTRâs for a handcrew suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns and are currently intubated in ICU. Sucks.
https://abc7.com/2-firefighters-critically-injured-while-battling-4000-acre-irvine-fire/7359872/
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