Brea Fire Department

Celebrate Super Bowl safely this Sunday! Avoid gatherings and stick with your household. The CDC has listed more safe ways to celebrate. Please do your part to ...keep our community safe and #endthepandemic. @cdcgov: Gathering virtually or with the people you live with is the safest way to celebrate the #SuperBowl this year. Try these ideas for a virtual celebration: Wear clothing or decorate your home with your favorite team’s logo or colors. Make appetizers or snacks with the people you live with to enjoy while watching the game. Start a text group to chat about the game while watching. If you watch with others, attend an outdoor viewing party where people can sit at least 6 feet apart. More on safer ways to enjoy the game: http://bit.ly/smallgatherings #CDC #PublicHealth #Coronavirus

County of Orange is launching an Emergency Rental Assistance program. See the link below for more information.

Heavy rain is in the forecast beginning tonight through tomorrow. Reminder that sandbags are available to Brea residents at the Brea City Yard as well as Fire Stations 2, 3 and 4 (10 bag limit per resident.)

The regional stay at home order has been lifted by the State. Orange County has moved to the Purple Tier. Go to https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/ to see what is open and to view industry specific guidance.

We are hiring! The City of Brea Fire Department is seeking qualified applicants for Firefighter Trainee (non-sworn)/Firefighter. If you're interested in a fulfilling, rewarding career, come join our high performing team. Applications are due no later than Thursday, January 28. To apply, visit: https://jobs.cityofbrea.net/

Firefighters from the Orange County Fire Authority, Brea and LA County Fire departments are on scene of a six acre vegetation fire in an area west of SR57 & Tonner Canyon. There are no structures threatened & forward progress of the fire has stopped. OCFA & LACoFD are in unified command. The fire is confirmed to have not been in the City of Brea at any time, however Brea Fire Command Staff remain at the command post as city representation. Fire is in mop up phase and resources will be on scene through the night

A spot fire has ignited from the #CanyonFire. Air and Fire resources are investigating and working to extinguish.

Orange County adds a 2nd Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Super POD Site.

Resources are slowly being released from the incident. Crews will remain on site for the next several hours to mop-up and make sure the fire is completely out. Fire is being handled by Brea Fire, LA county fire and OCFA resources. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and still under investigation. #CanyonFire

Thank you so much to our Olinda Village community who came out to visit and show their appreciation last night. We serve an awesome community!

***Update*** All air resources have been released. Forward progress was stopped at 2 acres

It’s time to fall back! Daylight savings time is Saturday night/Sunday morning at 2 AM. Set your clocks back an hour, check the batteries in your smoke detectors, and check the expiration dates on all your emergency supplies. #prepared

***Update*** Forward progress has been stopped. More updates to follow.

This week’s #BlueRidgeFire impacted our entire community, especially the neighborhoods in the east side of town. The Brea Fire and Police departments, along with City staff, thank you all for your patience and cooperation during the evacuations and road closure. All decisions were made to ensure the safety of our residents and their safe return home. Please take the time now to prepare for the next emergency. Have an evacuation plan, Make an emergency kit. Prepare a family communication plan. And, sign-up for AlertOC (alertoc.com). #BePrepared

***Update***All evacuations have been lifted in the City of Brea and Carbon Canyon Road has re-opened. This includes the mandatory evacuations in Olinda Village and Hollydale, and the voluntary evacuations in Brea Hills and Olinda Ranch. Please use caution when re-entering, fire apparatus are still in the area.

On this #NationalFirstRespondersDay we would like to share our appreciation for our Brea Firefighters and our partners at the Brea Police Department. Thank you for serving our community and keeping us safe.

**Update** All of Brea’s current evacuations remain in place. Re-population is NOT yet occurring. Should fire and weather conditions hold steady, an update will be available later this afternoon. The threat of fire still exists due to heavy fuel and the unpredictable nature of the weather. There are no other evacuations at this time. Updated information will be sent out as conditions change. Cal Fire is reporting the #BlueRidgeFire at 14,334 acres with 16% containment. Visit cityofbrea.net for more information and to view the evacuation map. Sign-up at alertoc.com to receive emergency notifications.

As of this morning, all of Brea’s current evacuations remain in place. Re-population is not yet occurring. The threat of fire still exists due to heavy fuel and the unpredictable nature of the weather. As a reminder, MANDATORY evacuations are in Hollydale and Olinda Village, with VOLUNTARY evacuations in Brea Hills and Olinda Ranch. There are no other evacuations at this time. Updated information will be sent out as conditions change. Cal Fire is reporting the #BlueRidgeFire at 14,334 acres with 16% containment. Visit cityofbrea.net for more information and to view the evacuation map. Sign-up at alertoc.com to receive emergency notifications.

Brea’s current evacuations will remain in place throughout the night as a precautionary measure. The threat of fire still exists due to heavy fuel and the unpredictable nature of the weather. As a reminder, MANDATORY evacuations are in Hollydale and Olinda Village, with VOLUNTARY evacuations in Brea Hills and Olinda Ranch. There are no other evacuations at this time. Updated information will be sent out as conditions change. As of 5:30 PM, the #BlueRidgeFire remains at approximately 15,200 acres with 0% containment. There are no injuries to fire personnel and no injuries reported by community members. Visit cityofbrea.net for more information and to view the evacuation map. Sign-up at alertoc.com to receive emergency notifications.

As of 2:45 PM, OCFA is reporting the #BlueRidgeFire is now approximately 15,200 acres with 0% containment. There are no injuries to fire personnel and no injuries reported by community members. In Brea, all current evacuations remain in place. There are 276 homes currently under MANDATORY evacuations in Hollydale and Olinda Village and 680 homes under VOLUNTARY evacuations in Brea Hills and Olinda Ranch. There are no other evacuations at this time. Updated information will be sent out as conditions change. Visit cityofbrea.net for more information and to view the evacuation map. Sign-up at alertoc.com to receive emergency notifications.

Brea Fire Department Chief Loeser spoke at today's press conference for the #BlueRidgeFire and #silveradofire.

***Update*** As of 11:30 AM, OCFA is reporting the #BlueRidgeFire is now approximately 10,480 acres. OC Waste & Recycling has closed the Olinda Alpha Landfill until further notice. All current evacuations remain in place. MANDATORY evacuations in Hollydale and Olinda Village, VOLUNTARY evacuations in Brea Hills and Olinda Ranch. There are no other evacuations at this time. Updated information will be sent out as conditions change. Visit cityofbrea.net for more information and to view the evacuation map. Sign-up at alertoc.com to receive emergency notifications.

***Update**** As of 9:30 AM, all current evacuations remain in place. They are MANDATORY in Hollydale and Olinda Village, VOLUNTARY in Brea Hills and Olinda Ranch. There are no other evacuations at this time. Updated information will be sent out as conditions change. According to OCFA, the #BlueRidgeFire is approximately 8,000 acres and 0% containment. Visit cityofbrea.net for more information and to view the evacuation map. Sign-up at alertoc.com to receive emergency notifications. Community Services cancelled outdoor fitness and childcare at the Brea Community Center.

11:55 PM Evacuation Update for #blueridgefire: MANDATORY EVACUATIONS: All of Carbon Canyon, east of Brea Hills to the County line. This includes the Olinda Vill...age and Hollydale neighborhoods. Once residents evacuate the area, there is no longer access until the area is cleared by public safety personnel. VOLUNTARY EVACUATIONS: Olinda Ranch and Brea Hills neighborhoods. Visit cityofbrea.net for more information. Sign-up at alertoc.com to receive emergency notifications.

***Attention*** Mandatory evacuations are now in effect for Carbon Canyon, east of Brea Hills to the County line. This includes the Olinda Village and Hollydale neighborhoods. Once residents evacuate the area, there is no longer access until the area is cleared by public safety personnel. Voluntary evacuations are now in effect in the Olinda Ranch and Brea Hills neighborhoods. As a reminder, Carbon Canyon Road is closed at Brea Hills to ease traffic. Please head west thr...ough Brea when evacuating the canyon. As evacuating, gather your belongings and head to a family or friends home, or a hotel. The Brea Community Center, 695 Madison Way, is also available as an evacuation center. Please note, COVID precautions will be in place at the community center. If you have a mobility issue or need help evacuating, please call 714-671-3648. Visit cityofbrea.net for updates.