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‘Tough road ahead’ for Orange County firefighters injured in rollover crash

Officials provided an update Friday on the eight firefighters injured during a rollover crash on an Orange County freeway Thursday night. “We’ve got a tough road ahead,” Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy said during a morning news conference.

LAist · 13h

Eight Orange County firefighters battling Airport Fire injured in rollover crash

The chief says firefighters have a “tough road ahead.” All who were injured were members of two hand crews that had been battling the Airport Fire since it ignited Sept. 9.

CBS Los Angeles on MSN · 1d

12 people injured after fire department vehicle crashes on Orange County freeway

Freeway after a fire vehicle rolled over and injured 12 people. The California Highway Patrol issued a 5-hour closure for the northbound lanes of the Freeway.The crash happened at about 6:50 p.m. near the perimeter of the Airport Fire.

Airport Fire in Orange, Riverside County at 42% containment

CBS News · 6d

Most evacuation orders in Orange County lifted as Airport Fire slows in Riverside County

Progress of the Airport Fire continues to slow Saturday morning as crews reach 9% containment of the 23,494-acre blaze.

Sacramento Bee · 13h

Update: Airport Fire 62% contained, 23,519 acres burned in Orange, Riverside County

Airport Fire initially started 1:21 p.m. Sep. 9 in Orange, Riverside County. After being active for 11 days, it has burned 23,519 acres. A crew of 2,007 firefighters has been working on site and, by Friday evening, they managed to contain 62% of the fire. The wildfire originated from equipment usage.

Los Angeles Times · 11d

Airport fire in Orange County: Evacuations, road closures, shelters

The Airport fire is burning near homes in south Orange County and has forced evacuations. Here are details on the fire.

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Emergency declaration reissued for Airport fire by Orange County health officer

Kwong, Orange County's health officer, on Friday reissued an emergency declarationn for the Airport fire that began Sept. 9 ...

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Breaking: Pipeline Fire reported in Orange County on Sep. 20

Pipeline Fire has been burning on state land. There is currently no information on the containment or cause of the fire.

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Orange County budget includes higher taxes, more money for fire and medical services

Property owners in unincorporated Orange County will pay more taxes for fire and emergency medical services — and $10 more ...

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Eight Orange County, CA, Firefighters Hurt when Rig Overturns

Six of the Orange County Fire Authority firefighters were seriously hurt after their truck crashed and overturned, said Fire Chief Brian Fennessy. The crash was reported around 6:50 p.m. on the ...

Orange County steel mill fined $177K after employee dies from being engulfed in flames

TMS International, LLC is being fined $177,454 by OSHA for the March 4, 2024 fatal accident. VIDOR, Texas — A Vidor company is being fined by OSHA after an employee died from being engulfed in flames ...

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Police: Multicounty chase starts in Polk County, ends in Orange County with destructive crash

An area in Belle Isle is experiencing some localized flooding after a chase that started in Polk County ended with a crash ...

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SF SPCA rescues 60+ cats and dogs from Orange County shelters impacted by wildfire

The SF SPCA is rescuing more than 60 animals from Southern California. The Airport Fire, burning in Orange and Riverside counties, has now been burning for more than a week.On Tuesday, the SF SPCA ...

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Orange County Fire Authority tests SensoRyAI Ultra-Early Wildfire Detection Platform

An early detection system is undergoing trials in Southern California thanks to a partnership between the Orange County Fire Authority and SensoRyAI. SensoRyAI’s innovative wireless mesh sensor ...

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