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Mission Viejo - Working structure fire in a single family dwelling at 8:15 pm in the 24000 block of San Andres Lane. Approx 35 OCFA FFs onscene. No injuries.
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Upon arrival, OCFA firefighters had heavy smoke and fire coming from the garage that was filled with large amounts of storage in and above the garage. The fire was contained to the garage and parts of the attic with only minimal fire damage inside the home.
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Are you ready for the rain? ☔ Rainy season is approaching, and now is the time to prepare. From checking drainage around your home to gathering emergency supplies and locating sandbags, a few simple steps now can help you prepare for wet weather.
Graphic reading 'Ready for the Rain: Severe Weather Preparedness' over an OCFA firefighter helmet in the rain.

ALT Graphic reading 'Ready for the Rain: Severe Weather Preparedness' over an OCFA firefighter helmet in the rain.

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Find tips & sandbags locations by visiting bit.ly/Ready4Rain.
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#NorteFire Update Containment has increased to 93%.
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#NorteFire Update Containment has increased to 92%. Crews continue extinguishing remaining hot spots and strengthening containment lines.
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OCFA is working with city partners to prepare for future rain events. Cities lead pre-planning and coordination, with OCFA providing support and responding to mud and debris-flow incidents. On the #NorteFire, crews are also repairing land disturbed during >>>
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native soil and vegetation to support regrowth. Video description: This 51-second video features interviews with OCFA personnel and footage of crews conducting suppression repair on the Norte Fire. Crews work along hillsides and feed cut >>
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vegetation into a wood chipper, while an excavator reshapes disturbed ground.
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#NorteFire Update Containment has increased to 90%. Firefighters are patrolling the fire perimeter, checking for remaining heat and securing containment lines.
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#NorteFire Update Containment has increased to 80%. Crews continue locating and extinguishing hot spots and strengthening containment lines.
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Crews continue working the #NorteFire, locating and extinguishing hot spots to prevent rekindling and protect surrounding communities. Some hot spots can smolder underground for weeks or even months. When winds return, that hidden heat can spark another fire. Drones equipped >>>
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with infrared cameras help crews identify heat that may otherwise go undetected and direct firefighters to areas that need attention. In this ABC segment, we explain how OCFA uses this technology today and what’s ahead: water-dropping drones that could help extinguish hot >>>
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spots in steep terrain and areas difficult to reach on foot. Our goal is to have this technology available by next fire season.
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#NorteFire Update Containment has increased to 75%. Crews will continue working to extinguish hot spots and strengthen containment lines.
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#NorteFire Incident Update The fire remains at 570 acres, and containment has increased to 60%. Crews will continue working through the night. Please avoid the burn scar area. >>>
Firefighters in yellow protective gear work across an ash-covered hillside near homes. A fire hose runs through the foreground, with charred vegetation and burned hills stretching into the distance.

ALT Firefighters in yellow protective gear work across an ash-covered hillside near homes. A fire hose runs through the foreground, with charred vegetation and burned hills stretching into the distance.

Aerial view of firefighters in yellow protective gear working on a burned hillside. One sprays water toward vegetation, while fire hoses wind across the blackened ground.

ALT Aerial view of firefighters in yellow protective gear working on a burned hillside. One sprays water toward vegetation, while fire hoses wind across the blackened ground.

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Video description: This 12-second video pans from fire engines parked along a roadway, with hoses extending across a sidewalk, to a burned hillside covered in ash and charred vegetation.
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