JIMFIRE UPDATE: The fire is currently burning at 500 acres with still 0% containment. Firefighters will be working throughout the night to monitor the flames and contain the fire.
Eight engine crews and two hand crews were initially deployed to the location, encountering flames in thick vegetation, according to the USFS.
As the flames roared uphill, additional resources were requested. By mid-afternoon, at least five air tankers were working to douse the flames, according to reports from the scene. The OCFA posted similar messages, insisting the flames were not presenting a threat to Orange County.
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