Firefighters reported they were starting to get the fire under control on Wednesday night, but evacuation warnings and orders remain in place.
Tag: Orange County Fire Authority
The Orange County Fire Authority answers to 23 member cities and the county, and its budget and staffing are set by a board few residents watch. We cover its contracts, its pay deals and its performance.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Airport Fire Grows to 22K Acres, Damages Buildings Along Ortega Highway
Orange County Fire Authority officials reported the first structure damage on Wednesday, saying buildings along Ortega Highway were either damaged or destroyed.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Fire Season Begins in Orange County
On the heels of the Airport Fire, Orange County officials announce the start of wildfire season and urge residents to take precautions to protect their homes.
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Does Orange County Need So Many Ambulance Operators?
County leaders are trying to unify a fragmented EMS response after a report highlights gaps in the program.
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Santana: Two Weeks After Toxic Navy Hangar Fire, Tustin Feels Abandoned by Gov. Newsom
Residents lambast city, state and federal officials about a lack of communication and evacuation order two weeks after the massive hangar fire broke out – prompting city officials to authorize $7.8 million for asbestos clean up.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Santana: Could a State Disaster Declaration Help Tustin Neighborhoods Battle Asbestos?
LA Mayor Karen Bass got Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency for the 10 freeway fire almost immediately. In the two weeks since Tustin’s hangar began burning, questions are surfacing over where state officials are – and who should call for them.
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Former Tustin Military Base Hangar Burns Down
Firefighters were notified of the blaze around 1 a.m. and continued to battle it throughout Tuesday morning.
Posted inInvestigative
Orange County’s 911 Dispatchers Are Chronically Overworked; Can They Handle the Next Disaster?
While OC Fire Authority says the problem is fixed and there is no risk of an impact to 911, dispatchers say they’re not ready for a disaster response. A former dispatcher said the situation could kill someone.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr.
Santana: The Art of Showing Up Is What Keeps America’s Flag Waving
America often stumbles, even falls. But the real story of our nation is there always seems to be the right people there to pick up the slack.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Fullerton Rejects Joining OC Fire Authority Despite Staffing Concerns Over Existing Department
While the move is set to save the city $5 million a year, officials say it leaves taxpayers with an understaffed fire department with slower response times.
