The 9,217-acre Canyon Fire 2 in the Anaheim Hills was 65 percent contained as of Friday morning, but fire commanders say full containment, which had been expected Saturday, is now anticipated Tuesday.
Strides were made in the earlier part of the weeklong battle, allowing for authorities to lift all evacuation orders by 5 p.m. Wednesday, and several local schools and colleges that closed earlier in the week were open for business Thursday.
Minimal fire behavior was observed Thursday during the day and firefighters were expected to continue to build and improve containment lines today in anticipation of warmer and drier conditions this weekend, according to
Mike Yeun of the Orange County Fire Authority. Santa Ana Canyon Road between Woodcrest and Gypsum Canyon roads in Anaheim remains closed, as does the 241 toll road between the 91 Freeway and Santiago Canyon Road.