Incident Update Airport Fire

Date:
09/18/2024
Time:
8:04 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
Equipment
Counties
Orange, Riverside
Administration Unit
Riverside County Fire Department
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
23,519
Containment
39%
Structures Threatened
20,780
Structures Destroyed
160
Structures Damaged
34
Civilian Injuries
2
Firefighter Injuries
13
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Evening Update Summary for September 18, 2024. The #AirportFire remains at 23,519 acres with 39% containment. Reports from the fireline continue to be positive, with few smokes seen and firefighters actively engaged on almost all areas of the perimeter. The incident objectives remain the same as yesterday, our crews will continue to extend & tie in the various firebreaks, eventually surrounding the fire completely. Some fire crews continue to be airlifted by helicopter into the most difficult terrain, in order to achieve these goals. Some crews will be initiating fireline rehabilitation efforts, which help to reduce the impact of the firefighting operations on the land.
A low pressure system is predicted to pass to the north of the incident, bringing continued mild temperatures and possibly some drizzle. This will continue to benefit our personnel on the incident.
A reminder to the public that a temporary flight restriction (TFR) is still in effect through September 25th over the incident and the immediate area. This TFR could be extended. Drones or other non-incident related aircraft are not permitted to operate in the area. Flying a drone near a wildfire is dangerous and can cost lives. When people fly drones near wildfires, fire response agencies have to ground their aircraft to avoid the potential for a midair collision. Delaying airborne response poses a threat to firefighters on the ground, residents and property in nearby communities. Updates on the locations and status of TFRs can be accessed at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/list.html.

 

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

Airport Fire Daily Map Products

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

Road Closures

Highway 74 is now open. There is still infrastructure repair occurring through Highway 74 please use caution and slow to a safe speed. Commuters should expect intermittent lengthy delays due to ongoing repair of infrastructure along the highway. Be aware that several roads off of Ortega Highway in or near the fire area in both Riverside and Orange Counties remain closed.

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-A, RVC-1622-A, RVC-1724-B

Evacuation Warnings

Riverside County:

  • Zones: RVC-1521-B, RVC-1622-B, RVC-1725-B, RVC-1798-A, RVC-1865-B, RVC-1724-A, RVC-1725-C

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
77
Water Tenders
34
Helicopters
17
Dozers
25
Hand Crews
76
Total Personnel
2052

Cooperating Agencies

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