The Silverado Fire in Southern California has forced the evacuation of more than 100,000 people from the city of Irvine. ... Earlier on Monday, the University of California, Irvine, announced the cancellation of all classes. No deaths have been reported.

Is Irvine still under mandatory evacuation?

The City of Irvine continues to open care and reception facilities for our displaced residents.” ... As of yesterday at 1:30 p.m. a mandatory evacuation was issued for residents in the areas from Irvine Boulevard south to Trabuco Road, and from Jeffrey Road East to Portola High School.

Is Irvine California affected by the fires?

Fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, the fires in Orange County have put more than 90,000 people under emergency evacuation orders, many of them in Irvine. Their homes are being threatened by both the Silverado Fire and the Blue Ridge Fire, which has a footprint of about 15,000 acres.