Incident Update Airport Fire

Date:
09/16/2024
Time:
7:57 PM

Public Information Line: 714-628-7085

Public Information Email: 2024.airport@firenet.gov

Primary Media Line: 949-447-1627

Secondary Media Line: 949-447-1627

Incident Facts

Name
Airport Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-09-09
Incident Status
Active
Location
Trabuco Canyon and Rose Canyon, Trabuco Canyon
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Orange, Riverside
Administration Unit
Riverside County Fire Department
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
23,519
Containment
31%
Structures Threatened
20,780
Structures Destroyed
194
Structures Damaged
34
Civilian Injuries
2
Firefighter Injuries
12
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Due to favorable weather conditions, firefighters had a very productive day. Priorities were on the east and west sides of the incident between the fire and communities at risk. Control lines were improved as firefighters searched for and extinguished heat near the fire line.
A weak cold front is forecasted again Wednesday and Thursday followed by fair weather Friday. Drier conditions are expected this weekend with highs in the 80s and 90s. Predicted fire activity is described as minimal which should provide firefighters opportunities to continue their progress in strengthening fire lines and increase fire containment. Priorities will continue between active fire and communities to the east and west. Evacuation level changes for Riverside and Orange County were announced earlier this afternoon – information can be found on InciWeb.

Governor Gavin Newsom has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppressing the Airport Fire.

3D Map

Road Closures

Hard Road Closures

  • Trabuco Canyon Road and Trabuco Creek Road
  • Santiago Peak Trailhead via Maple Springs

Soft Road Closures

  • Modjeska Grade Road and Santiago Canyon Road 
  • Modjeska Canyon Road and Santiago Canyon Road 
  • Silverado Canyon Road and Santiago Canyon Road 

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

Orange County:

  • Zones: ELC01

Riverside County:

  • Zones: RVC-1521, RVC-1622, RVC-1724-B, RVC-1800, RVC-1725-B, RVC-1798, RVC-1865-B, RVC-1934-B, RVC-1802, RVC-1521, RVC-1622, RVC-1724-B, RVC-1800, RVC-1725-B, RVC-1798, RVC-1865-B, RVC-1934-B, RVC-1802

Evacuation Warnings

Orange County:

  • Zones: ORT01B

Riverside County:

  • Zones: LSN-1524, LSN-1525, LSN-1526, LSN-1623, LSN-1624, LSN-1625, LSN-1626, LSN-1627, RVC-1050, RVC-1052, RVC-1154, RVC-1155, RVC-1156, RVC-1157, RVC-1158, RVC-1159, RVC-1160, RVC-1161, RVC -1259, RVC-1260, RVC-1261, RVC-1262, RVC-1263, RVC-1266, RVC-1153, RVC-1265, RVC 1267, RVC-1269, RVC-1395, RVC-1396, RVC-1397, RVC-1398, RVC-1399, RVC-1400, RVC-1401, RVC-1404, RVC-1405, RVC-1522, RVC-1523, RVC-1724-A, RVC-1725-A, RVC-1865-A, RVC-1866, RVC-1933, RVC-1934-A, RVC-1999

Evacuation Shelters

Orange County:

  • Care and reception shelter(s):

    • Foothill Ranch library located at 27002 Cabriole Way, Foothill Ranch, 92610 is now open. Small household pets can co-locate.

  • Large animal shelters
    • Orange County Fairgrounds: 88 Fair Drive;  Costa Mesa, CA               
    • Los Alamitos Race Course: 4961 Katella Avenue, Cypress, CA             
    • Nohl Ranch Saddle Club: 6352 E. Nohl Ranch Rd. Anaheim, CA
  •   Animal services:                
    • OC Animal Care: 1630 Victory Rd., Tustin, CA

    • Orange County residents that need animal assistance can call (949)470-3045

          

Riverside County:

  • Care and reception shetlers:
    • Ortega High School located at 520 Chaney St., Lake Elsinore, Ca.
  • Animal shelters:
    • Jurupa Valley Animal Shelter: 6851 Van Buren Blvd, Jurupa Valley, CA
    • Riverside County residents needing assistance with large animal evacuations can call (951) 358-7387

Airport Fire Daily Map Products

Cacnf Airport Fire Incident Maps | InciWeb (wildfire.gov)

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
102
Water Tenders
34
Helicopters
17
Dozers
25
Hand Crews
65
Total Personnel
2037

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
CHP, Orange County Parks, California State Parks, Orange County Animal Control, CalOES, OC Public Works.