SCHOOLS

Campus operations at UC Irvine were suspended due to the blaze. All non-essential staff members were urged to go home or not come to campus Monday. Only essential workers supporting critical campus operations were cleared to work inside with doors and windows closed, the school announced on Twitter.

Also, Irvine Unified School District officials said schools will be closed on Tuesday. Parents were urged to check their emails for updated information sent by the district

EVACUATION/CARE CENTERS

Irvine police said the University Community Center at 1 Beech Tree Lane and the Quail Hill Community Center at 35 Shady Canyon Drive were both available as evacuation centers.

In addition, the city of Irvine said the following care/reception facilities were open to help those impacted by the fire: Woodbridge High School, Village Church of Irvine, Mariners Church and Newport Coast Community Center.

Although structures were reported to be threatened and there were some reports of buildings already burned, fire authorities had not yet confirmed any structural damage. There were no reports of any injuries.

ROAD CLOSURES

The 241 Toll Road was closed from Santiago Canyon Road to the 133 Toll Road.

Southbound state Route 91 was also closed in the area north of the 241 Freeway.

The blaze erupted just after 6:45 a.m. in the area of Santiago Canyon and Silverado Canyon roads. Orange County Fire Authority officials said the flames had jumped the 241 Freeway shortly after 9 a.m.

The fire was sending a major plume of smoke over the entire region, creating unhealthy air across a wide area. The Orange County Health Care Agency urged residents in affected areas to stay indoors, limit outdoor activity, keep windows and doors closed and run air conditions to filter the air.