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Anaheim Fire Update Information - Nov. 15, 2008 7:55 pm
ANAHEIM, CA - (November 15, 2008) - Santa Ana Canyon is now open east of Weir Canyon.

Mandatory evacuations remain in certain areas, and it is anticipated that residents will not be allowed to enter the evacuated areas until Sunday.  Any updated information will be provided as it becomes available.

The affected areas are highlighted below. For more information, please call 714-765-4333, check Anaheim.net, or Anaheim Cable Channel 3 for continual updates and information on care and shelter locations.

AFFECTED BOUNDARY AREAS:

91 freeway on the north
241 freeway on the east
Weir Canyon Road or Serrano Avenue to the west
And all homes to the north of Marblehead Way

AND

Mohler Drive on the north
Del Giorgio Road on the west
Canyon Rim Road on the south
Deer Canyon Park and Fairmont Park to the east

Approximately 12,600 residents and 4,500 homes have been asked to evacuate.

SHELTER AND RECEPTION
Those evacuated can report to the Downtown Community Center, located at 250 E. Center Street, Anaheim, CA 92805 (cross street Anaheim Blvd.). 

SHELTER AND CARE
Katella High School (2200 E. Wagner)
 
HOTEL INFO. FOR DISPLACED RESIDENTS
The following hotels are offering rooms to displaced residents at a discounted rate.

Anabella Hotel
1030 W. Katella Avenue
714-905-1050

Roadway Inn
2145 S. Harbor Boulevard
714-251-6262

LARGE ANIMAL SHELTER
Horses only-
Rancho Del Rio Stables
1314 Sandersen Avenue, Anaheim
714-535-3510

SMALL ANIMAL SHELTER
Orange County Animal Shelter
1602 City Drive
714-935-6848

Residents can also go to Katella High, where Orange Animal Shelter representatives are available to transport pets to the Orange County Animal Shelter.

As a precaution, the Fire Department is asking all homes and businesses to reduce their water use in the hill and canyon areas in Anaheim, east of the 55 freeway.

Please visit www.anaheim.net, tune in to channel 3 (local only) or call 714-765-4333 for continual updates.


Media Contact: Ruth Ruiz 714.765.5060                                                                                                        more city news

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