Freeway Complex Fire Narrowly
Misses Irvine Ranch Wildlands
More than 30,000 acres burn, including Chino Hills State Park
Three weeks ago, the Freeway Complex Fire torched 30,305 acres in Northern Orange County. At 30,305 acres it was the largest blaze in recent memory in the county larger than last year’s Santiago Fire as well as the 1993 Laguna Beach Fire. In all, 190 homes were destroyed, and 123 damaged. Hardest hit was the City of Yorba Linda where 118 homes were lost. The fire narrowly missed the Irvine Ranch wildlands, crossing the 91 Freeway and burning several dozen acres in Gypsum and Coal Canyons before it was brought under control by .
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Judy and Gene Anderosky have been IRC Docents for more than seven years. Primarily, they lead various public program hikes throughout the Natural Landmarks and educate participants about the numerous, unique characteristics that exist in the wildlands. This past year, the dynamic duo joined IRC’s Community Fire Watch Network.
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