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Firefighters battle Gibby Fire along Orange, Riverside Counties
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Karla Rendon , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· September 2, 2026
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Key points State Route 74 is closed in both directions due to the fire. The fire was initially believed to be 450 acres, but better mapping revealed it to be 220 acres.
Firefighters are working to contain a brush fire that is threatening structures. The fire was initially believed to be 450 acres, but better mapping revealed it to be 220 acres. Crews are battling the blaze, and emergency notifications will be sent to affected residents.
A shelter-in-place order has been issued for a specific zone. State Route 74 is closed in both directions due to the fire. The closure points are at Gateway in one direction and Grand in the other.
Further details about the fire and its impact are available from the source. The fire's proximity to neighboring areas means that multiple regions are being affected by the blaze and the resulting closures.
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Category: safety Published: September 2, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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