Incident Update Airport Fire

Date:
09/11/2024
Time:
12:29 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
22,376
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
10,500
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
1
Civilian Injuries
2
Firefighter Injuries
5
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

The fire has grown significantly throughout the day, moving southeast towards the Ortega Highway and into the Riverside Countyarea. Firefighters aggressively attacked from both air and ground.


Heavy fire activity in the communities of the Ortega Highway has impacted structures, and damage assessment teams will bedeployed today. A change in the weather overnight brought a slight recovery, slowing the fire's growth into the morning hours.


Crews will continue to work on all three branches with the objective of perimeter control and structure protection.

3D Map

 

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following zones:

Orange County:

  • Zones: ELC01, RSM03, ORT01.

Riverside County:

  • Zones: LSN-1524, LSN-1525, LSN-1526, LSN-1623, LSN-1624, LSN-1625, LSN-1626, LSN-1627, LSN-1799, LSN-1803, RVC-1622, RVC-1724, RVC-1726, RVC-1728, RVC-1729, RVC-1800, RVC-1801, RVC-1804, RVC-1806, RVC-1807, RVC-1808, RVC-1809, RVC-1810, RVC-1867, RVC-1868, RVC-1870, RVC-1936, RVC-1521, RVC-1725, RVC-1798, RVC-1865, RVC-1866, RVC-1933, RVC-1934, RVC-1935, RVC-1999, RVC-2074, RVC-2142, RVC-2143, RVC-1802, RVC-2000, RVC-2075, RVC-2144, RVC-2197, RVC-2243

 

North of San Diego/Riverside County Line, South of Orange County Line, East of Orange County Line, West of S Main Divide/Grand Ave

Evacuation Warnings

Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following zones:

Orange County:

  • Zones: CDC01, CDC02, MOD01, RSM01, RSM02, SIL01, TBU01

Riverside County:

  • Zones: RVC-2076, RVC-2145, RVC-2147, RVC-2245, RVC-2077, RVC-2146, RVC-2244, RVC-1265, RVC-1269, RVC-1396, RVC-1398, RVC-1400, RVC-1402, RVC-1405, RVC-1523, RVC-1267, RVC-1395, RVC-1397, RVC-1399, RVC-1401, RVC-1404, RVC-1522, RVC-1153-A,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

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
  •   ANIMAL SERVICES:
    • Ralph’s Supermarket Parking Lot: 31841 Santa Margarita Parkway;  RSM, CA                           
    • OC Animal Care: 1630 Victory Road;  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.

 

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
126
Water Tenders
8
Helicopters
7
Dozers
6
Hand Crews
7
Total Personnel
629

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.