11/15/2008 CORONA/YORBA LINDA The 1,000-acre fire was reported at about 9 a.m., and police quickly rushed door-to-door to try to evacuate residents in the affected areas.
Helicopter aerials showed pictures of the Green River Golf Course burning, as gusty winds continued to push the fire into Yorba Linda and toward Brea.
By 10:02 a.m., Corona firefighters had requested assistance for
immediate evacuations on Crestridge Drive and another residential street known
as Crest Line, according to Orange County fire and CHP personnel.
The neighborhood of homes clustered nearby stands next to the Santa Ana
River just north of the westbound 91. A caller to the California Highway Patrol
at 9:28 a.m. said flames were getting close to or reaching her home, according
to the CHP.
A closure on the 91 between Green River Road and the Corona (71)
Expressway was ordered at 9:45 a.m.
Evacuation centers
Esperanza High School
1830 N Kellogg Dr.
Anaheim
Travis Ranch Activity Center
5200 Via De Escuela
Yorba Linda
