This footage was filmed and produced 9 December 2023.

Dramatic video footage released on December 9th captures the intense efforts of US firefighters combating a sudden blaze at the Olinda Alpha Landfill in Brea, Orange County.

Thick plumes of smoke billow from the burning waste as emergency personnel, both on the ground and in the air, work tirelessly to extinguish the flames.

Multiple helicopters can be seen in the video, strategically dumping large volumes of water over the landfill. The Orange County Fire Authority addressed the situation, urging residents to avoid the area for the safety of firefighters. Later updates revealed that the cause of the fire was determined to be spontaneous combustion in the compost pile.

The incident underscores the rapid and coordinated response of firefighting teams in addressing unforeseen challenges to public safety.