Fire crews have contained 71% of the Carbon Fire in Orange County, California. The wildfire started near Carbon Canyon Road and Olinda Road in Brea, burning 209 acres over 41 hours. Emergency teams from the Orange County Fire Authority and Brea departments continue to manage the remaining uncontrolled perimeter. The cause of the blaze is currently under investigation.
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Another one for the books. 209 acres is a decent size for a quick burn, but the containment speed is the real story here.
Did this fire hit any transmission lines or local substations? Usually, these canyon fires in OC put the grid at risk for localized outages.
The report says the cause is under investigation. I am curious if it was utility related or a result of fuel buildup in the canyon.
