Anaheim Hills is a planned community encompassing the eastern portions of the city of Anaheim, in Orange County, California. It is occasionally affected by natural disasters including wildfires and landslides due to being situated in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains.

Yesterday night, a wind-driven fire near Anaheim Hills has broke out and consumed more than 50 acres as more than 150 firefighters work to prevent it from reaching homes that might kill thousand of lives.

According to Los Angeles Times, as of 3 a.m., the fire was 10% contained and had not burned any structures. But the 241 Toll Road remained closed, and officials at the Orange County Fire Authority were concerned that dry, hot winds could push the fire toward homes.

Firefighters have managed to keep the blaze on the east side of State Route 241, which is functioning as a firebreak.

The fire was moving south, away from developments in Orange and Anaheim Hills. Officials have asked Los Angeles County officials to dispatch a helicopter for night water drops. Known as “Firehawk helicopter”, similar to the military’s Blackhawk, it holds 1,000 gallons of water usually used to attack wildfires like this. Firefighters in the engine company will be used to set up a heliport and fill the copter with water between drops, said Capt. Frank Reynoso of the L.A. County Fire Department.

Flames were a couple of miles from the nearest residents, but people were advised to have escape plans in case they have to leave, said Capt. Greg McKeown of the Orange County Fire Authority.

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for Orange County and other regions of Southern California.

Below is a picture of below and during the fire broke out in Anaheim Hills:

Anaheim Hills Before the Fire

Anaheim Hills During The Fire

I hope firefighters can stop this fire immediately. Most of all, I pray that no life will be taken by this fire.