Control of Yorba Linda fire expected tonight
A brush fire in Yorba Linda that has burned about 140 acres was 80% contained Tuesday evening, fire officials said.
“Things are looking good right now,” said Capt. Steve Miller, the Orange County Fire Authority’s spokesman.
Miller said containment was expected by 7 tonight.
The fire, accidentally started by a Caltrans road crew, forced the evacuation of Canyon RV Park. Trees in nearby Featherly Regional Park seriously damaged by the fire will have to be cut down, Miller said.
The fire burned west along the 91 Freeway, but firefighters were able to prevent it from crossing the Santa Ana River and the 91.
A Caltrans crew had been installing metal fencing at Coal Canyon Road when sparks from a cutting tool ignited the fire, investigators said.
All roads in the area are now open, the California Highway Patrol reported.
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