Incident Update Airport Fire

Date:
09/15/2024
Time:
7:33 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
19%
Structures Threatened
20,780
Structures Destroyed
160
Structures Damaged
34
Civilian Injuries
2
Firefighter Injuries
12
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Firefighters in the Trabuco Canyon area have been actively constructing direct fire lines. Helicopter operations have effectively supported firefighting efforts, keeping the fire behavior moderated throughout the warmer time of the day.
This morning’s marine layer dissipated, allowing sunlight through and dropping humidity levels. Despite this brief warm-up, an approaching cold front is expected to bring some light showers and cooler temperatures. Overall, cooler weather and increased humidity are expected to decrease fire activity, although the specific impact will depend on the amount of moisture the fire receives.
Night shift will continue constructing direct lines in critical areas such as Harding Truck Trail, Trabuco Canyon, and Cold Springs Canyon to build towards increasing containment. Firefighters will actively patrol the fire perimeter to continuously assess conditions and respond to any potential flare-ups.
Firefighters continue to battle the Airport Fire on multiple fronts, both from the air using aircraft and on the ground with crews and dozers. Additionally, there are many hidden hazards caused by the fire that may not be immediately visible. Please stay off trails in the affected area as firefighters work to gain containment.

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
  • El Toro Road and Live Oak Canyon Road
  • Ortega Highway at Nichols Institute

Soft Road Closures

  • Plano Trabuco Road at Joshua Drive
  • Plano Trabuco Road at Robinson Ranch Road
  • 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, ORT01-B
  • Areas include: Caspers Regional Park, San Juan Springs, Blue Jay campground.

Riverside County:

  • Zones: RVC-1521, RVC-1622, RVC-1724-B, RVC-1725, RVC-1798, RVC-1800, RVC-1802, RVC-1865, RVC-1866, RVC-1933, RVC-1934, RVC-1999

Evacuation Warnings

Orange County:

  • Zones: CDC01, CDC02, MOD01, ORT01-A, RSM01, RSM02, RSM03, SIL01, TBU01
  • Areas include: Portions of Ortega Highway, Robinson Ranch HOA, Trabuco Highlands HOA, Trabuco Highland Apartment Complex, the East Side of Coto de Caza, Silverado Canyon, Modjeska Canyon, Rose Canyon Road, Trabuco Creek Road, Trabuco Canyon Road, Trabuco Oaks Drive, Joplin Loop, Cook’s Corner, Dove Canyon, El Cariso.

Riverside County:

  • Zones: LSN-1524, LSN-1525, LSN-1526, LSN-1623, LSN-1624, LSN-1625, LSN-1626, LSN-1627, LSN-1799, LSN-1803, 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-1724-A, RVC-1726, RVC-1728, RVC-1729, RVC-1801, RVC-1804, RVC-1806, RVC-1807, RVC-1808, RVC-1809, RVC-1810, RVC-1867, RVC-1868, RVC-1869, RVC-1870, RVC-1935, RVC-1936, RVC-2074, RVC-2142, RVC-2143

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

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
252
Water Tenders
15
Helicopters
8
Dozers
31
Hand Crews
47
Total Personnel
2201

Cooperating Agencies

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