New facility in Orange County will provide firefighters critical access to water supply for aerial suppression of wildfires.
On Monday, May 12, firefighters battled the Sapphire Fire at Chino Hills State Park. The fire was first reported at 2:49 PM in the 4700 block of Sapphire Road within Chino Hills State Park. Early assessments estimated the fire at 1–2 acres with a slow rate of spread.
YLWD is committed to the safety and well-being of our beloved community. We salute the brave firefighters and first responders putting their lives on the line to protect those affected by the devastating Los Angeles County wildfires.
As strong winds and frequent heat advisories continue to impact our region, we want to reassure the 80,000 residents and businesses in Yorba Linda that the District remains proactive in its Wildfire Emergency Preparedness.
On May 8, 2024, Yorba Linda Water District proudly received an award for the District’s Wells Fargo Heli-Hydrant and Landing Zone in the Community Safety and Resilience Excellence category at the Association of California Cities, Orange County Leadership Summit and Golden Hub of Innovation Awards Ceremony.
The American Water Works Association featured a story on YLWD helicopter Hydrants.
On Sunday, July 3, 2022, a Yorba Linda Water District’s helicopter hydrant was activated and used by CAL FIRE, and Los Angeles County Fire Department to contain a wildland fire in Chino Hills State Park.
$500,000 was secured for a helicopter hydrant we will place in the Wildland Urban Interface Zone bordering Yorba Linda.
The Orange County Fire Authority joined the District and Wells Fargo Bank for the unveiling of the Wells Fargo Helicopter Hydrant to enhance wildfire response during wildfire season.
YLWD has constructed an emergency helicopter landing zone and a Heli-Hydrant water tank at the Camino De Bryant Reservoir located at the eastern end of
By Joseph MortonJuly 1, 2021 Read the full article on Roll Call “Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., has a $500,000 earmark in the bill for the Yorba