Wildfire Update: 90% containment reached, schools reopened

News 12’s Lisa LaRocca reports that schools reopened today after a three-day closure, although after-school activities remained canceled.

Lisa LaRocca

Nov 19, 2024, 5:23 PM

Updated 9 days ago

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Orange County officials and firefighters expressed cautious optimism as crews continued to make progress against the wildfires, now 90% contained.
News 12’s Lisa LaRocca reports that schools reopened today after a three-day closure, although after-school activities remained canceled.
The Wah-Ta-Wah Park evacuation has been lifted, but vehicle access may still be limited. A voluntary evacuation remains in effect for the area between 120 Edgemere Ave. and Woods Road.
Pete Ciriliano, Commissioner, Orange County Emergency Services
Vini Tankasaki, Orange County Fire Coordinator
Greenwood Lake Mayor Thomas Howley
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