Years before the L.A. fires, Orchard Hills faced a fire of its own — and came out mostly unscathed due to a long collaboration between the developer and fire department.

But as climate change sees Southern California burn time and time ... 90,000 people in four hours from northern Irvine communities such as Orchard Hills and Portola Springs. Ultimately, the ...

Orchard Hills' fire resilience is no ... into development - is something cities across California could adopt to protect lives and property. Irvine's proactive stance starts with rigorous building ...

Irvine, CA — February 15: An aerial view of Orchard Hills in Irvine, where homes have been built to be fire-resistant. Photo taken Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Orchard Hills, a neighborhood in ...

Orchard Hills is a planned community in Orange County that broke ground in 2014, with developers taking specific steps to ...

Orchard Hills is a planned community in Orange County that first broke ground in 2014. Developers chose to build homes exceeding the required fire standards for their location in Irvine and sought ...

Bommer Canyon, an open space bordered by urban areas in the City of Irvine, is the site of restoration efforts that aim to prevent wildfires in the region.

Irvine, CA (February 14, 2025) – Emergency responders arrived at the scene of a vehicle collision with injuries at 57 Rim Crst in the Orchard Hills neighborhood on Friday evening. The crash was ...