Melissa Fox

City council member, Irvine, CA

City council member from the City of Irvine.

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As of Tuesday afternoon, the Silverado Fire has burned more than 11,000 acres in the Irvine area and is 5% contained, while the Blue Ridge Fire has burned more than 15,000 acres in the…

Silverado and Blue Ride Fires in OC: wind shifts expected, some buildings damaged, firefighters intubated

As of Tuesday afternoon, the Silverado Fire has burned more than 11,000 acres in the Irvine area and is 5% contained, while the Blue Ridge Fire has burned more than 15,000 acres in the…

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