Fire Crews Protect Heavily-Populated Areas As California Fires Ease

In Southern California, diminishing winds aided fire crews in saving homes after over 100,000 residents evacuated due to fires starting Monday. By Wednesday, seven structures were burned, with one destroyed, in the Blue Ridge fire across Orange and San Bernardino counties. The fire threatened five communities, burning nearly 15,000 acres and was only 20% contained. Nearby, the Silverado Fire in Orange County was 25% contained, burning over 20 square miles without destroying homes. Two firefighters suffered severe burns and were hospitalized. Southern California Edison is investigating if its lines ignited the Silverado Fire near Irvine.

What was the primary reason for the evacuation of over 100,000 residents in Southern California?

• Earthquake warnings

• Severe weather conditions

• Wildfires threatening homes

• Flooding in the area

How many homes or structures were reported to have burned by Wednesday?

• None

• Twenty

• Seven

• Fifty

What percentage of the Silverado Fire was contained by the time of reporting?

• 1/2

• 1/4

• Fully contained

• 3/4

What injuries did the two firefighters sustain during the Silverado Fire?

• Broken bones

• Severe burns

• Smoke inhalation

• Minor cuts and bruises

What is Southern California Edison investigating in relation to the Silverado Fire?

• The weather conditions

• The evacuation process

• The response time of fire crews

• The cause of the fire