IRVINE, Calif. (December 3, 2020): The voluntary evacuation warning issued for the area of Orchard Hills in response to the Bond Fire has been lifted. Residents who voluntarily evacuated may return to their homes. There is currently no threat to the City of Irvine.
On Wednesday, December 2, at approximately 10:14 p.m., a residential structure fire was reported in the area of Silverado Canyon. The Bond Fire has spread to nearby vegetation and has burned approximately 7,200 acres with 0% containment. More than 500 firefighters continue to aggressively fight the fire from both the air and the ground.
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Since its incorporation in 1971, Irvine has become a nationally recognized city, with a population of 281,707 that spans 66 square miles and is recognized as one of America’s safest and most successful master-planned urban communities. Top-rated educational institutions, an enterprising business atmosphere, sound environmental stewardship, and respect for diversity all contribute to Irvine’s enviable quality of life. This family-friendly city features more than 16,000 acres of parks, sports fields and dedicated open space and is the home of the Orange County Great Park. For more information, please visit cityofirvine.org.