Yorba Linda fire 60% contained - Los Angeles Times
A brush fire in Yorba Linda that has burned about 140 acres was 60% contained by this morning, fire officials said.
"Things are looking good right now, but if the winds heat up later in the day, we might have to change our assessment," said Capt. Steve Miller, the Orange County Fire Authority's spokesman.
Miller repeated Monday's prediction that the fire would be completely controlled by 6 p.m. Wednesday.
The fire, which was accidentally started by a Caltrans road crew, forced the evacuation of the Canyon RV Park. Trees in nearby Featherly Regional Park have been seriously damaged by the fire and will have to be cut down today to keep them from adding fuel to the flames, Miller said.
The fire burned west along the 91 Freeway, and firefighters were able to stop it from crossing the Santa Ana River.
A Caltrans crew had been installing metal fencing at Coal Canyon Road when sparks from a cutting tool ignited the fire, investigators said.
All roads in the area are now open, the California Highway Patrol reported.
