A brush hearth erupted Monday afternoon within the metropolis of Corona, threatening dozens of properties, closing streets and prompting some evacuations, in response to the Corona Hearth Division.
The comb hearth, dubbed the Serrano hearth, broke out round 2:42 p.m. within the 600 block of Corona Avenue, not removed from Serrano Drive, in response to Corona hearth spokesman Daniel Yonan.
Late afternoon daylight seeps via the comb as firefighters combat the Serrano hearth from the bottom and air in Corona on Monday.
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He stated the hearth began to maneuver towards dozens of properties up on Mandevilla Means, prompting hearth officers to name for 2 water helicopters and different reinforcements. Later within the afternoon, officers reported that the hearth’s unfold had been stopped and the blaze contained to lower than 12 acres, though crews from 18 engines had been on the scene and persevering with to place out sizzling spots.
No official evacuation orders had been issued, however legislation enforcement officers requested residents residing alongside Mandevilla Means, By way of Blairo and Tampico Circle to evacuate out of precaution. These orders had been to stay in place till 8 p.m. Monday.
Police additionally closed a number of main roads into the realm, together with Parkridge Avenue at Tesoro Means, Hidden Valley Parkway at By way of Blairo and Corona Avenue at Gilmore Drive.
No properties had been misplaced and no accidents reported as of 5 p.m. Monday. The reason for the hearth stays unknown and below investigation.
Hearth officers plan to ship extra updates for residents on social media.
