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Brea Brush Fire Prompts Evacuation Warning
26 Apr
Summary
- Brush fire ignited near Carbon Canyon and Olinda Place.
- Evacuation warnings issued for multiple communities.
- Firefighters battled blaze from ground and air.
Orange County firefighters issued an evacuation warning for specific neighborhoods as a brush fire burned in Brea on April 26, 2026. The fire began around 1:40 p.m. near Carbon Canyon and Olinda Place, initially covering about four acres. By 3:30 p.m., the blaze had expanded to over 36 acres, prompting emergency responses.
Evacuation warnings were disseminated around 2:55 p.m. for the Hollydale Mobile Home Park and Olinda Village communities. These advisories were extended shortly after to include El Rodeo Stables and Brea Hills. Residents in these areas were instructed to travel only east on Carbon Canyon if evacuating due to road closures, with Carbon Canyon Road closed between Brea Hills and Ruby.
Firefighting efforts involved both ground crews and water-dropping aircraft. As of the report, no injuries have been reported, and it remains unclear if any structures are in immediate danger from the flames. The situation highlights the ongoing risks of wildfires in the region.
