Incident Update Airport Fire
- Date:
- 09/12/2024
- Time:
- 8:32 PM
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
- 23,410
- Containment
- 5%
- Structures Threatened
- 21,993
- Structures Destroyed
- 2
- Structures Damaged
- 7
- Civilian Injuries
- 2
- Firefighter Injuries
- 10
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Evacuation levels have been downgraded in both Orange and Riverside Counties. Firefighters are actively working to reinforce containment lines southwest of the fire. A flare-up occurred in an unburned pocket north of Trabuco Canyon, but it remains within the fire's existing perimeter. Crews are conducting reconnaissance along the Santiago Peak fire lines, and heavy equipment operators are constructing a dozer line toward Ortega Highway. Aircraft, such as Air Tankers and helicopters were utilized throughout the afternoon during weather conditions that make up our critical burn period to assist ground crews in containing the Airport Fire. By strategically dropping retardant around the active areas along the fire perimeter, these aircraft helped to mitigate and slow its spread to create a safer working environment for firefighters on the ground.
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.
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Warnings
Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following zones:
Orange County:
- Zones: TBU01, RSM03, RSM02, RSM01, ORT01A, MOD01, SIL01, CDC01, & CDC02
Riverside County:
- Zones: LSN-1524 LSN-1525 LSN-1526 LSN-1623 LSN-1624 LSN-1625 LSN-1626 LSN-1627 RVC-1050 RVC-1052 RVC-1153-A 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-1265 RVC-1266 RVC-1267 RVC-1269 RVC-1395 RVC-1396 RVC-1397 RVC-1398 RVC-1399 RVC-1400 RVC-1401 RVC-1402 RVC-1404 RVC-1405 RVC-1522 RVC-1523 RVC-1806 RVC-1807 RVC-1808 RVC-1809 RVC-1810 RVC-1867
Temporary Evacuation Site
Orange County:
- CARE AND RECEPTION SHELTER(S):
- RSM Bell Tower Community Center: 22232 El Paseo; Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (Open 24 Hours)
- 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
- Serrano Creek Stable in Lake Forest is currently full.
- ANIMAL SERVICES:
- Mission Viejo Animal Services is at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center to assist with sheltering pets and help evacuated residents reunite with their pets. If you need assistance with your pet, please call 949-470-3045 and press 2.
- OC Animal Care: 1630 Victory Rd., Tustin, CA
Riverside County:
- CARE AND RECEPTION SHELTER(S):
- Temescal Canyon High School: 28755 El Toro Road, Lake Elsinore, CA
- Santiago High School: 1395 E Foothill Pkwy, Corona, CA
- An additional Evacuation Shelter is open at Temescal Canyon High School in the big gym located at 28755 El Toro Rd, Lake Elsinore, CA. The site is equipped with cots, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, water, snacks, and welcoming staff.
- ANIMAL SHELTERS:
- Jurupa Valley Animal Shelter: 6851 Van Buren Blvd, Jurupa Valley, CA
- An additional Large Animal Shelter is available at the Murrieta Equestrian Center located at 42670 Juniper St, Murrieta, CA. Basic food and water are available at animal shelters. If your pets/animals have special diets or special needs, please bring special food or medications with your animals.
- Riverside County residents needing assistance with large animal evacuations can call (951) 358-7387.
Evacuation Orders
Orange County:
- Zones: ELC01, ORTO1B
Riverside County:
Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following zones:
LSN-1799 LSN-1803 RVC-1521 RVC-1622 RVC-1724 RVC-1725 RVC-1726 RVC-1728 RVC-1729 RVC-1798 RVC-1800
RVC-1801 RVC-1802 RVC-1804 RVC-1865 RVC-1866 RVC-1933 RVC-1934 RVC-1935 RVC-1999 RVC-2074
Road Closures
- Plano Trabuco / Joshua Drive
- Santa Margarita Parkway / Antonio Parkway
- Plano Trabuco / Robinson Ranch
- Avenida Empressa / Santa Margarita Parkway
- Antonio Parkway / Alas de Paz
- Trabuco Canyon / Trabuco Creek
- Santiago Canyon Road
- Live Oak Canyon Road
- Ortega Highway (east of Quarry to Grand Avenue in Lake Elsinore)
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 134
- Water Tenders
- 15
- Helicopters
- 10
- Dozers
- 7
- Hand Crews
- 8
- Total Personnel
- 771
Cooperating Agencies
Name | Phone | Address | URL |
---|---|---|---|
Cal Fire, Orange County Fire Authority, CHP, Orange County Sheriff, US Forest Service, Orange County Parks, California State Parks, Orange County Animal Control, Cal OES |