Orange County Airport Fire Guide Wednesday September 11 2024.
UPDATED AT 4:20pm on Wednesday September 11 2024
Airport Fire OCFA Press Conference will be Live Streamed on OCFA Facebook Page at 4:00pm Wednesday September 11 2024.
Fire is currently at 22,376 acres and Zero Containment.
Wednesday September 11 2024: 3:21pm: Orange County Fire Authority is reporting that,
“It (the fire) is moving southeast towards the Ortega Highway and into the Riverside County area.
Firefighters aggressively attacked from both air and ground.
Heavy fire activity in the communities of the Ortega Highway has impacted structures.
It was reported that structures have either been damaged or destroyed in the El Cariso, Long Canyon, and CCC camp area.
An update will be provided after the DINS team completes an assessment of impacted properties.
Crews continue to work on all three branches with the objective of perimeter control and structure protection.”
Lower temperatures overnight helped the fire crews to slow the speed the of the fire.
Heavy Equipment was brought into the Lake Elsinore Area on Wednesday.
Lake Elsinore fire fighting efforts will increase from an increase in air attacks.
Firefighters are concerned about the Lake Elsinore Effect on Wednesday.
The Lake Elsinore Effect is erratic winds that can pick up throughout the day.
Lake Elsinore Homes that are threatened are on El Cariso Road and at Lakeland Village.
Cal Fire is reporting that, “Governor Gavin Newsom has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)External Link from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppressing the Airport Fire.”
Trabuco Canyon Weather
High around 80F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
Lake Elisnore Weather
High around 90F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
South Coast Air Quality Management District Air Quality Map
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 22,376 Acres
Airport Fire Evacuation Orders For Orange County
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 For Orange County
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 OC Road Closures
Updated on Wednesday September 11 2024 at 4:15pm
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)
OC Evacuation Map Wednesday September 11 2024
Airport Fire Orange County Care and Reception Center
Lake Forest Sports Complex
Lake Forest Sport Complex is located at 28000 Vista Terrace
Airport Fire Orange County 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.
Owners should call 714-708-1588 prior to arrival, enter Gate 9 off Arlington.
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.
Los Alamitos Race Course located at 4961 Katella Avenue in Cypress has available space.
The public can call 714-820-2830 and enter the Stable Gate.
Serrano Creek Stable in Lake Forest is currently full.
Riverside County Evacuations Orders
North of San Diego County/Riverside County line
South of Wildomar Truck Trail
West of Tenaja Road/Avenida La Cresta
East of Los Alamos Truck Trail
Riverside County Evacuation Centers
Lake Elisnore Shelter at Temescal Canyon High School located at 28755 El Toro Road in Lake Elisnore
Riverside County Care and Reception Center at Santiago High School located at 1395 E Foothill Parkway in Corona.
Contact Jurupa Valley Animal Shelter located at 6851 Van Buren Blvd in Jurupa Valley about Animals.
(951) 358-7387.
Murrieta Equestrian Center located at 42670 Juniper St, Murrieta
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.
Airport Fire Structures Damaged
Zero Structures are reported damaged
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.
The Airport Fire Command include Orange County Fire Authority/Orange County Sheriff Department/Cal Fire/US Forest Service
Airport Fire Injuries
(2) Firefighters reported Heat related injuries. (1) Civilian reported Smoke Related Injuries.
School Closures
Saddleback Valley Unified School District Closures
Wednesday September 11 2024
Robinson Elementary School
Trabuco Elementary School
Santa Margarita Catholic High School Will Be Closed Wednesday September 11 2024
Lake Elsinore Unified School District Closes All Schools On Wednesday September 11 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
19,028 acres have burned and Zero Containment for the Airport Fire.
1,300 Structures Threatened
Fire has jumped Ortega Highway at Decker Canyon.
All of Ortega Highway is closed.
Orange County Sheriffs have not lost any communications due to fire approaching Santiago Peak.
12:00pm.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.
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.
Orange County Fire Authority rescued four people from the area on Monday September 9 2024.
Airport Fire Information Resources
The Public Information Hotline phone number is (714) 628-7085.
Orange County Fire Authority is on Twitter
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Alert OC (Register at Alert OC for alerts)
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 Traffic and Closures at CalTrans
OC Sheriffs Rancho Santa Margarita Facebook Page
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
City of Lake Elisnore Is on Facebook
Riverside County Ready Is On Facebook
Alert California UCSD Live Cameras Are Online
This is a fast moving story.
South OC Beaches will do their best to update information as it becomes available
