Here’s what Disneyland looks like as a result of the fire spreading across the Anaheim Hills
Wildfires continue to ravage various parts of northern California, but another life-threatening fire is down south — and relatively close to Disneyland.
A rapidly spreading brush fire in Anaheim Hills has quickly grown to about 5,000 acres as of Monday afternoon, since breaking out that morning around 9:20 a.m. PST.
The fire — which is being dubbed Canyon Fire 2, due to its close proximity to the site of the Canyon Fire two weeks ago — has caused mandatory evacuations for nearly 1,000 homes in Anaheim Hills, Orange Park Acres, North Tustin, and East Orange.
As the fire continues to rage in the Anaheim Hills area, with smoke and ash reaching nearby Long Beach as well as causing the temporary closing of Chapman University’s Orange County campus, local fire departments have taken to various social media channels to help direct residents to safety.
Overnight @RedCross shelter confirmed @ El Modena H.S. (3920 E. Spring St. Orange)for Anaheim and Orange residents affected by #CanyonFire2.
— Anaheim Fire & Rescue (@AnaheimFire) October 9, 2017
#CanyonFire2 update 3 p.m. press conference: Fire is @ 2500 acres, with 200 firefighters on scene from several agencies. 0% containment.
— Anaheim Fire & Rescue (@AnaheimFire) October 9, 2017
Continue to tune in to @AnaheimFire for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Anaheim resident information hotline: (714) 765-4333.
— Anaheim Fire & Rescue (@AnaheimFire) October 9, 2017
500 firefighters responding, expected to be up to 1,000 by tomorrow morning. #CanyonFire2
— Anaheim Fire & Rescue (@AnaheimFire) October 9, 2017
Despite the fire’s relatively close proximity to Disneyland, the park appears to be continuing on with business as usual. But park attendees got a firsthand look at the billowing smoke, ash, and ominous orange sky.
Stunned by the bright orange backdrop, residents and Disney visitors alike took to Twitter to post their most ominous photos.
Ominous end to our weekend as #CanyonFire2 casts apocalyptic shadow over @Disneyland Resort. Fire to the east is forcing people from homes. pic.twitter.com/q4aomfzlD1
— Brian M. Westbrook (@BrianWestbrook) October 9, 2017
The view from Disneyland of the #anaheimhills fire. pic.twitter.com/S7adGlzxU5
— Terry Scanlon (@terryscanlon) October 9, 2017
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaCwRpLnIpn
#AnaheimHills Fire racing along Hilltops threatening homes at Hidden Canyon development. Crews working to stop Northward movement @KNX1070 pic.twitter.com/OXOrzLEPvy
— Pete Demetriou (@knxpete) October 9, 2017
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaCurX5lCiC
Not special fx at Disneyland #CanyonFire2 pic.twitter.com/MPQ3PGLTJx
— Kattya Breitenbach (@Kattya) October 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/udfredirect/status/917460658773385216
We’re thinking of everyone in the Anaheim Hills area currently affected by the fire.
