Orange County Airport Fire Reaches Santiago Peak Tuesday September 10 2024.
Orange County Airport Fire Guide Tuesday September 10 2024.
UPDATED AT 12:45pm
Airport Fire has reached Santiago Peak.
Santiago Peaks hosts local tv and radio communication towers.
The Airport Fire appears to have crested at Santiago Peak.
Orange County Fire Authority is concerned with the fire reaching local communities.
Coto de Caza has been added to the Evacuation Watch List.
The fire is at approximately 9,000 acres. Much of the terrain is steep and extremely difficult to access.
This video shows the Quick Reaction Force (QRF) in action last night dropping up to 3,000 gallons per drop. pic.twitter.com/3DiDsqIDAK
— OCFA (@OCFireAuthority) September 10, 2024
Bell Canyon North Camera Is Online
Orange County Fire Authority is Fighting the #AirportFire in Trabuco Canyon California on Monday September 9 2024.
A vegetation fire started at 1:04pm in Trabuco Canyon Monday September 9 2024 at a local airport park.
Fire is currently at zero containment.
Airport Fire has burned 9333 Acres
Per Cal Fire at 4:30am on Tuesday September 10 2024.
Airport Fire Evacuation Orders At This Time
An immediate threat to life. This is an order by law enforcement to leave immediately. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Robinson Ranch
Trabuco Highlands
Trabuco Highland Apartment Complex
Ortega Highway, San Juan Springs, Caspers Park, Quest Diagnostics, Lazy W & Campgrounds
Airport Evacuation Warnings At This Time
A potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave immediately.
Rose Canyon Road
Trabuco Creek Road
Trabuco Canyon Road
Trabuco Oaks Drive
Joplin Loop
Cook’s Corner
El Cariso & Blue Jay Campground
Silverado Canyon
Modjeska Canyon
Coto de Caza (Zones 1 and 2)
Orange County Fire Authority Is Reporting the Following Road Closures
The roads below are closed to the public at the following intersections:
Plano Trabuco and Joshua Drive
Plano Trabuco and Robinson Ranch
Antonio and Alas de Paz
Trabuco Canyon and Trabuco Creek
Santa Margarita and Antonio
Avenida Empresa and Santa Margarita Parkway
Hwy 74 is closed between Grand Avenue and Nichols (Only residents will be allowed in/out of the affected area.)
(There is an evacuation warning in effect for the area that could be changed to an evacuation order as needed.)
Trabuco Canyon Weather
Excessive Heath Warning. High of 96 Degrees is expected on Tuesday September 10 2024.
Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph expected on Tuesday September 10 2024.
South Coast Air Quality Management District Air Quality Map
Airport Fire Structures Damaged
Zero Structures are reported damaged
Airport Fire Care and Reception Center
Lake Forest Sports Complex
Lake Forest Sport Complex is located at 28000 Vista Terrace
Airport Fire Pet Assistance
The City of Mission Viejo Facebook Page Has Up To Date Info on Pets
Mission Viejo Animal Services has moved to the Bell Tower Regional Community Center at 22232 El Paseo in City of Rancho Santa Margarita.
Local Government to assist with sheltering pets as well as to continue helping evacuated residents with reuniting with their pets.
If you need assistance with your pet, please contact us at 949-470-3045 and press 2.
If you need assistance with your pet, call 949-470-3045 & press 2
Orange County Fairgrounds Is Accepting Large Animals.
OC Fairgrounds Is Located at 88 Fair Drive In Costa Mesa.
OC Animal Care is also able to shelter other pets.
OC Animal Care is located at 1630 Victory Road in the city of Tustin.
Please bring photo identification, veterinary or vaccination records, special food, and medications along with your animal.
Orange County Fire Authority Resources
1000 Firefighters are attacking the fire from the ground and the air.
This includes engine strike teams, handcrews, dozers, helicopters, and fixed wing aircraft.
Airport Fire Injuries
(2) Firefighters reported Heat related injuries. (1) Civilian reported Smoke Related Injuries.
School Closures
Saddleback Valley Unified School District Closures
Robinson Elementary School
Trabuco Elementary School
Santa Margarita Catholic High School Will Be Closed Tuesday September 10 2024
Lake Elsinore Unified School District Closes All Schools On Tuesday September 10 2024
Corona Norco School District Will Be Closing Select Schools Tuesday September 10 2024
Wilson Elementary
Temescal Valley Elementary
Todd Elementary
Airport Fire History Tuesday September 10 2024
A vegetation fire started at 1:21pm in Trabuco Canyon Monday September 9 2024 at a local airport park.
Airport Fire Information Resources
The Public Information Hotline phone number is (714) 628-7085.
Rancho Santa Margarita Airport Fire Page Is Online
The City of Mission Viejo Facebook Page Has Up To Date Info on Pets
Lake Forest Airport Fire Information Is On Their City Website
Southern California Edison (SCE) Wildfire Map Is Online
When there is a high risk for a wildfire SCE may temporarily shut off power to your neighborhood to prevent our electric system from becoming the source of an ignition.
See the interactive map to search impacted areas as well as locations of SCE Community Crew Vehicles and Community Resource Centers.
California Highway Patrol Incident Reports Are Online
Orange County Fire Authority is on Twitter
Orange County Traffic and Closures at CalTrans
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Alert OC (Register at Alert OC for alerts)
OC Sheriffs Rancho Santa Margarita Facebook Page
This is a fast moving story.
South OC Beaches will do their best to update information as it becomes available
