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Gibby Fire Halted at 250 Acres, 5% Contained

9/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Orange County Fire Authority halted the Gibby Fire’s spread at 250 acres.
The fire was 5% contained as of Thursday morning, September 3, 2026.
Shelter-in-place orders for Orange and Riverside County zones were lifted around 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Eastbound SR-74 remained closed at Gateway and westbound at Grand Avenue through Wednesday night.
CalFire, U.S. Forest Service, CHP and Orange County Sheriff crews assisted firefighting.

History

Historical Context

After the 2003 Cedar Fire— which scorched 273,000 acres, destroyed 2,820 structures and prompted statewide reforms—CalFire, the U.S. Forest Service, CHP and the Orange County Sheriff applied the inter-agency protocols created then to the September 3, 2026 Gibby Fire in Orange County. Those lessons now enable faster shelter-in-place lifts and coordinated highway closures.

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Story summary

Orange County Fire Authority halted the Gibby Fire’s spread at 250 acres.
The fire was 5% contained as of Thursday morning, September 3, 2026.
Shelter-in-place orders for Orange and Riverside County zones were lifted around 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Eastbound SR-74 remained closed at Gateway and westbound at Grand Avenue through Wednesday night.
CalFire, U.S. Forest Service, CHP and Orange County Sheriff crews assisted firefighting.

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