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@Jonathan360 @alexdatig @grok Those aren't shipping containers. They are portable water storage tanks. Probably gonna put them in place at the plant, fill them with water and hope they will limit the blast radius. My guess.

@alexdatig @grok why would they need bulldozers and shipping containers?

RIGHT NOW and NEW: Just arrived at the Garden Grove Fire Authority Command Post in Cypress. Several large trucks and dozers that were not here last night are parked and ready to go in preparation for the next phase of what we are told might occur in terms of a blast of a chemical spill. Will try to find out more.

HAPPENING NOW: Garden Grove Fire Authority Command Post. Rigs with containers leaving now. About 10 following OCFA in preparation for the next phase in the chemical spill cleanup.

Vegetation Fire 10:36 am 5/23/26 Duncan Road x Middleton Road, Piñon Hills #DuncanIC reporting 1/2 acre, potential for 5 acres with multiple exposures.

#RexFire 5 acres, heavy fuels, large urban camper population in the area currently under evacuation by @sbcountysheriff @ReadySBCounty

#RexFire IC advising @sbcountysheriff aviation currently overhead of incident assisting with suppression efforts.

#RexFire IC advising Glen Helen Parkway just South of the bridge. Rapid rate of spread, fire threatening train lines.

Due to increased activity, heavy competition for aviation assets, and in anticipation of continued warm and very dry conditions, Southern California will elevate to Preparedness Level 3 and remain in MACS Mode 2. This will be effective today (May 19th) at 1800 hrs PDT.

@SoCalUSFS_Fire has been responding with partner agencies to the ongoing wildfires in Southern CA from the air and ground. Including fire trucks, hand crews, large air tankers, helicopters and aerial supervisors. Today, Tanker 912 (VLAT) joins the operation.

Piñon Hills (Final): Forward rate stopped. Cancelling additional incoming county resources.

#BainFIRE [UPDATE 5/19/26 8:30PM] The fire is now 1,374 acres and 10% contained. Air and ground resources will remain on scene overnight, working diligently to build containment lines around the perimeter of the fire. Air resources will also be assigned throughout the evening, dropping water and retardant. Evacuation ORDERS and WARNINGS remain in effect. Please avoid the area, as heavy equipment and personnel continue working and will be entering and exiting the area. This will be the final update for the evening, barring any significant fire activity or evacuation changes.

#BainFire has been mapped by Intel 24 at 1374 acres.

#BainFire is now impacting the train trestle well east of Van Buren. They're saying this is a long range spot fire or new start. Resources are being sent to Jurupa Ave and Wilderness Ave on the Riverside City side for access.

@engineco16 @CALFIRERRU @DanielFireTruck I am surprised it is changing directions now. When I was put there earlier (less than 100 acres,) they were laying their retardant lines parallel Beach St.

@CALFIRERRU Follow @DanielFireTruck for this fire, I'll be staying on the #BainFire

New fire in Juniper Springs, VERONA RD / JUNIPER SPRINGS. Full wildland dispatch has been requested, @CALFIRERRU

#BainFire I think I heard 2000 acres. - They're now shutting down Van Buren Blvd between Jurupa Ave and Clay St. - Sounds like it may have jumped the river and going to be impacting the area of Archer St and Kennedy St. - They may also be putting in an Evacuation Warning or

Today I met with the newest CCW class. I was able to let them know that our Assembly Member James Ramos was able to put forth legislation that extended their CCW permits from 2 to 3 years! Thank you James for protecting the second amendment rights for all Californians. @sbcountysheriff @AsmJamesRamos

[Update] 9.5 acres

[New Incident] #AcornFire Vegetation Fire, Piñon Hills. Highway 138 and Acorn Drive. Reported at 5 acres with structures threatened. Requesting road closures in area. Additional air and ground resources on order. @SBCOUNTYFIRE

Thursday nights Southwest Chief #4 youtu.be/_jGly9EJtCU

RT @bensweather: A cool, upper-level low-pressure system off the California coast today will spin eastward through the region this evening…

Our dispatchers are the steady voice in the middle of chaos—the calm presence who brings clarity, direction, and professionalism when it matters most. Today, our Valley Dispatch team received some well-deserved appreciation from our Deputy Chiefs, who took time to personally