Firefighters Hold the Line, Make Progress on Orange County’s Bond Fire

The Bond Fire burns in the Silverado Canyon area of Orange County near Irvine, Calif., on Dec. 3, 2020. Mario Tama/Getty Images

Firefighters have been successful in slowing down the forward spread of Orange County’s Bond Fire after air and ground units worked steadily throughout the day and night, extinguishing hot spots and mopping up around structures.

Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) reports indicate the Bond Fire is 30 percent contained, with 7,375 acres burned, as of 8 p.m. on Dec. 4.