Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve to Reopen in February After Closure Due to Wildfires

Traces of the Silverado Fire are seen in the scorched hills above Irvine, Calif., on Oct. 28, 2020. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

SILVERADO, Calif.—Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve will reopen to the public in February, having been closed since two wildfires impacted the area in fall 2020, Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC) and Orange County (OC) Parks officials announced on Jan. 17.

“Nearly all of OC Parks’ Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve burned in the 2020 Silverado and Bond fires, including large portions that actually burned twice. These incidents significantly impacted the wildlife and landscapes that are close to the hearts of so many who visit and volunteer at Limestone Canyon,” OC Parks Supervising Park Ranger II Nick Martinico said.