I read yesterday about the Bond fire erupting in southern Calif near Irvine and tonight saw CBS News headlines on Apple News that tens of thousands have been evacuated and homes are without power and threatened by Santa Ana winds spreading the fire. I had read one news report earlier today that a homeowner who had lost power was trying to start a generator when it exploded and started the fire. I’m so sorry people are facing this and potential loss once again. Stay safe and please evacuate if ordered to. Too much loss of life from covid and the fires this year.
Thousands flee homes as Bond Fire spreads through Southern California
From another CBSNews article:
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Southern California Edison had cut power to more than 52,000 customers by Thursday afternoon and was considering de-energizing lines serving almost 250,000 customers in five counties throughout the windy period, which could last into Saturday., CBS L.A.
reported. It was one of the utility's largest precautionary blackouts.
San Diego Gas & Electric pulled the plug on over 55,000 customers as of Thursday evening, with an additional 40,000 potentially being affected.”
“Some residents told CBS LA that because the power had been shut off as a precaution against downed power lines, they had little to no cellphone service and did not receive any evacuation alerts.”
CalFIRE on Bond Fire:
Welcome to Incident
Orange County Sheriff’s info and map of affected areas:
Resources During a Disaster | Orange County, California - Sheriff's Department (link to larger map under map displayed).
One article mentioned that winds in Northern California are expected to pick up this weekend.
