Melissa Fox

City council member, Irvine, CA

City council member from the City of Irvine.

Melissa Fox on KCRW

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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