FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 2, 2026
Alyssa Napuri – Deputy Chief of Staff, Supervisor Foley
(949) 887-5442 (text ok) | Alyssa.Napuri@bos5.oc.gov
Supervisor Katrina Foley Thanks Firefighters After Forward Progress Stopped on Gibby Fire
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released the following statement after firefighters stopped the forward progress of the Gibby Fire near Ortega Highway in Rancho Mission Viejo.
“Tonight, our firefighters stopped the forward progress of the Gibby Fire after attacking it aggressively from the ground and air,” said Vice Chair Katrina Foley. “OCFA firefighters and hand crews moved quickly to protect Rancho Mission Viejo and surrounding communities, while helicopters used the San Juan Capistrano helopod our office helped fund and opened in 2023 to get water to fires faster in South Orange County. I am grateful to our firefighters, OC Sheriffs, OC Parks employees, and partner agencies who worked to protect Rancho Mission Viejo and surrounding communities.”
Fire crews will continue working in the area to strengthen containment and address remaining hazards. Residents should continue following official emergency instructions and give first responders room to work safely.
For official fire updates, follow the Orange County Fire Authority at @OCFireAuthority on social media.
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Vice Chair Katrina Foley was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2022 to represent the newly established District 5, which includes the cities of Aliso Viejo, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, a large portion of Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Newport Beach, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, as well as the unincorporated areas of Coto de Caza, Emerald Bay, Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, Rancho Mission Viejo, Stonecliffe and Wagon Wheel. This is her second term on the Board of Supervisors, where she previously served District 2.
Vice Chair Foley’s 2026 Board appointments include:
Orange County Housing Finance Trust,
Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA),
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA),
Orange County Audit Oversight Committee,
OC Public Libraries Advisory Board,
Newport Bay and South Orange County Watershed Executive Committees,
Transportation Corridor Agency - Foothill/Eastern,
Transportation Corridor Agency - San Joaquin Hills,
Coastal Greenbelt Authority
National Association of Counties (NACO),
Urban Counties Caucus
