Fire and Rescue teams responded to two working fires this week.  The first took place in an unincorporated area of Costa Mesa on Willo Lane where units from Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and Orange County Fire.

Several animals were able to escape or be rescued while the damage to the house left four people without shelter.  Red Cross was offered and will assist with lodging if needed.

The second fire occurred in Talbert Park South and burned a large amount of vegetation. The cause of the fires is under investigation. Orange County Fire Authority, Huntington Beach Fire Department and Anaheim Police Department assisted with gaining control of the brush fire.

Access to the fire was hampered by mud due the recent rains and thick brush slowed down the suppression efforts.  HBFD and OCFA provided helicopters with water dropping capabilities to gain control until ground resources could make access.