Orange County
Silverado Fire
Status as of June 15, 2026, per Southern California Edison
Affected areasIrvineFoothill Ranch
| Year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Start date | Unknown |
| Containment date | Unknown |
| Region / counties | Orange |
| Acreage | 12,466 |
| Structures destroyed | Unknown |
| Structures damaged | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Cause status | under investigation |
| Cause category | utility equipment |
| Officially determined arson | No / not determined |
| Responsible party | None publicly/officially named |
| Last verified | 2026-06-15 |
Litigation status
Litigation filed. Status as of June 15, 2026, per Southern California Edison.
Litigation over the Silverado Fire in Orange County named Southern California Edison, with allegations that utility-related equipment was involved in the ignition. This site reports only that the litigation exists on the public record as of the status date.
Litigation was filed in connection with the Silverado Fire involving electrical utility infrastructure. This entry reports only that litigation exists on the public record as of the status date.
Court & regulatory record
- California Public Utilities Commission, utility wildfire proceedings , California Public Utilities Commission
This is a reported public-record status, not advice about any individual's legal situation. Deadlines and eligibility change over time and depend on facts specific to each person, only a licensed attorney can assess yours.
Common questions about the Silverado Fire
What caused the Silverado Fire?
The cause is recorded as under investigation (category: utility equipment).
Is there litigation over the Silverado Fire?
Litigation filed. Status as of June 15, 2026, per Southern California Edison.
What areas did the Silverado Fire affect?
The Silverado Fire (Orange County) affected communities including Irvine, Foothill Ranch.
How large was the Silverado Fire?
12,466 acres, 0 fatalities, per public records as of 2026-06-15.
Sources
- CAL FIRE Incident Statistics (Top 20 lists), CAL FIRE
- CAL FIRE Incidents archive, CAL FIRE
Facts on this page are drawn from the public sources listed above and rewritten in original words. Figures marked AUTO-updatable are refreshed from government incident data; see Sources & Methodology.