Council to
recognize firefighters for quick response to recent blaze
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The City Council will recognize officials from the
Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) on July 1 for their quick response and efforts in
extinguishing a fire on June 5.
The fire, which damaged about three acres in a brushy
area near Moulton Parkway
and Laguna Hills Drive,
sparked during the Aliso Viejo Community Cup at the Aliso Viejo Country Club,
just up the street from the scene.
Several City officials, business owners and others who
participated in the annual fundraising golf tournament watched as OCFA
helicopters scooped up water from the golf course to help fight the fire that
started around 3:30 p.m.
Council Member
Carmen Cave,
who sits on OCFA's board of directors, complimented the fire authority's brisk
work and response to put out the fire and keep the community safe.
"The response of the OCFA to our wildland fire made this
year's golf tournament unforgettable," Cave said. "There is a certain comfort
and pride when you see smoke, hear sirens from responding units then witness
the two OCFA helicopters arrive, assess the situation, land on the golf course
to stage then scoop water from the Golf Course lake, and put the fire out in
short order."
Firefighters had the fire, which was pushed by
winds, under control at 4:30 p.m.
Fire officials said they appreciate the country club's
assistance in the work that was a real "team effort." The fire authority was
assisted by law enforcement, Aliso Woods
Wilderness Park
and parents and teachers from nearby Kindercare.
Representatives from the Orange County Sheriff's Department and Kindercare are also expected to be recognized July 1 for their efforts.
The council meets at 7
p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month in Council Chambers
at City Hall, 12 Journey. For more information, visit the City's Web site at
www.cityofalisoviejo.com.
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