The Santiago Fire is now at 17,800 acres, being driven by the winds to the north. Mandatory evacuations have been called for Silverado and Modjeska Canyons (go to El Modena High School) and voluntary evacuation for the foothill areas of Lake Forest (go to El Toro High School).
More information is available at the Orange County Fire Authority website.
The latest news releases from the Orange County Emergency Operations Center:
SANTIAGO FIRE EVACUATIONS
Additional mandatory evacuations have been announced for certain canyon areas of Orange County due to the Santiago fire. The following evacuations have been added to the list of existing mandatory evacuations.
These are for residents of Baker, Black Star, Williams, Silverado and Ladd Canyons.
Mandatory evacuations are also in place for the following areas:Modjeska Canyon - Both sides of Modjeska Grade Rd. and Modjeska Canyon Road; and Joplin Boys Ranch
Voluntary evacuations are in place for Lemon Heights, Cowan Heights, and Hamilton Truck Trail.
Those in need of shelter should proceed to El Modena High School located at 3920 E. Spring Street in the city of Orange. El Modena High School is located off Chapman Avenue between Prospect Street and Hewes Street.
An additional evacuation shelter is open at the El Toro High School 25255 Toledo Way in Lake Forest. The El Toro shelter is nearing capacity.
People trying to locate family members can register and search the Red Cross “Safe and Well” list at www.redcross.org or by calling (866) GET-INFO. Evacuees with animal shelter questions are advised to contact the Animal Control hotline at (714) 935-6848.
The Orange County Public Information Hotline number is 714-628-7085. Unless there is a life-threatening emergency, do not call 911. Please continue to monitor your local television or radio stations for the most current information.
MEDICAL PRESCRIPTION INFORMATION FOR EVACUEES
Any evacuees needing prescription medications and who are unable to fill them via their physician or pharmacy should call OC Public Information Hotline at 714-628-7085.
Hotline staff will ask for callers to provide their name and telephone number. County personnel will screen and process requests and will respond to callers at the telephone number provided.
HORSE SHELTER INFORMATION AND WILDLIFE SIGHTINGS RELATED TO SANTIAGO FIRE IN ORANGE COUNTY
The Orange County Fairgrounds is no longer accepting large animals evacuated as a result of the Santiago Fire. Los Alamitos Race Course can accept up to 180 horses, but they cannot accept any other type of livestock. If you are bringing a horse to Los Alamitos Race Course, please enter at 4961 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos, 90720. Horse owners should bring their own supplies, including food, and will have to care for their own horses. Water is available on site.
Orange County Animal Care Services is receiving numerous reports from the public about wildlife fleeing from the Santiago Fire in Orange County. Wildlife, including deer, may be seen in heavily populated areas and may attempt to cross streets or highways. This is a natural response to the fire and the public should not try to capture the animals or intervene. Please keep your distance from wildlife and report any sick or injured animals to Orange County Animal Care Services at (714) 935-6848.
LAKE FOREST MONTESSORI SCHOOL REMAINS OPEN
Please be advised that the Lake Forest Montessori School is open today. Parents of children attending this school should contact school personnel directly to receive updates on operating schedules.
The Orange County Public Information Hotline number is 714-628-7085. Unless there is an emergency, do not call 911.
Please continue to monitor your local television or radio stations for the most current information.
TEST OF SAN ONOFRE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION SIRENS DELAYED
Due to the current fire conditions in Southern California, the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Community Siren Test scheduled for Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 10 a.m. has been postponed until a later date.
Once the Community Siren Test is rescheduled, additional information will be provided to residents of areas of Orange and San Diego Counties, including the Cities of Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and California State Parks adjoining the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.
Orange County Register reports can be found here
and here.
The map of the Santiago fire is here.
Updates from the Orange County Fire Authority are here. (Updated throughout the day)