In October 2020, the Silverado fire threatened the Orchard Hills neighborhood in Irvine, but thanks to meticulous planning, modern home designs, and a longstanding partnership with the Orange County Fire Authority, not a single residence was damaged. Orchards in the area, originally planted by Irvine Valencia Growers, provide natural fire resistance with built-in irrigation systems. The neighborhood’s fire plan, developed by the Irvine Co., the fire authority, and a fire behavior analyst, includes various levels of defense against wildfires, such as fuel modification zones with fire-resistant vegetation and strict building regulations to create a fire-hardened community.
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GiveSendGo fundraiser for Texas stabbing suspect nears $150,000
An online fundraiser for Karmelo Anthony, the Texas high school student accused of stabbing fellow student-athlete Austin Metcalf to death at a track meet in Frisco, Texas, has raised nearly $150,000. The Anthony family has stated that the allegations against Karmelo are false and unjust, and they appreciate the support. Karmelo is facing first-degree murder charges and claims self-defense, with his attorney working to reduce his $1 million bond. Full Article
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