Southern California Airport Fire Guide Thursday September 12 2024.
UPDATED AT 7:46pm Thursday September 12 2024
The Airport Fire is burning in the Santa Ana Mountains between Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Elsinore, and Modjeska Peak.
Orange County Fire Authority is reporting that, “Evacuation levels have been downgraded in both Orange and Riverside Counties. Firefighters are actively working to reinforce containment lines southwest of the fire.”
Evacuation warnings have been lifted for the following zones:
* Via Vista Grande
* Clinton Keith
* Calle Bandido, Avenida La Cresta, Via Majorca
* San Diego County / Riverside County Line
* RVC-2076, 2077, 2145, 2146, 2147, 2244, 2245
All other evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect. For the most up-to-date information and an interactive map, please visit Genasys Protect.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is announcing the down grade of the evacuation orders for the Robinson Ranch community in the City of Rancho Santa Margarita and a portion of the Ortega Highway from a Mandatory Evacuation Order to a Voluntary Evacuation Warning effective Thursday September 12 2024 at 3:00pm.
The Robinson Ranch community will be opened to residents only beginning at 3:00pm on Thursday afternoon. Residents need to bring identification or proof of residency to enter the community.
The #AirportFire is 23,410 acres with 5% containment. Firefighters continue to battle this fire both day and night. Here is an operational update from deputy operations chief, Tim Perkins. https://t.co/uokSDYRq91
— OCFA (@OCFireAuthority) September 12, 2024
The #AirportFire is currently at 23,410 acres with 5% of it contained. Evacuation levels have been downgraded in both Orange and Riverside Counties. Firefighters are actively working to reinforce containment lines southwest of the fire. >>> pic.twitter.com/Ttf7Xnl4s7
— OCFA (@OCFireAuthority) September 13, 2024
Weather Conditions were favorable overnight and helped slow the pace of the fire.
Fire is currently at 23,410 acres and 5 % Containment.
Trabuco Canyon Weather
High around 79F. Winds S at 7mph.
Lake Elsinore Weather
High around 85F. Winds S at 7mph.
South Coast Air Quality Management District Air Quality Map
South Coast Air Quality Management District Air Quality Map Thursday September 12 2024
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.
Ortega Highway
ELC01 – which includes Blue Jay Campground
ORT01 – which includes Caspers Regional Park
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.
Coto De Caza
CDC01
CDC02
Modjeska Canyon
MOD01
Rancho Santa Margarita
RSM01
RSM02
RSM03
Silverado Canyon
SIL01
Trabuco Canyon
TBU01
Orange County Fire Authority Is Reporting the Following OC Road Closures
Updated on Thursday September 12 2024
Hard Road Closures:
Trabuco Canyon Road and Trabuco Creek Road
El Toro Road and Live Oak Canyon Road
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
The Hard Road Closures remain in place on the Orange County side for the Ortega Highway:
Ortega Highway at Nichols Institute
Ortega Highway at Rancho Carrillo
OC Evacuation Map Thursday September 12 2024
Airport Fire Orange County Care and Reception Center
A long-term care and reception center is located at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center at 22232 El Paseo in Rancho Santa Margarita.
This shelter is open 24 hours.
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 Elsinore 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
Multiple Structures Damaged or Destroyed. Extract Number of Structures Damaged or Destroyed as Not Been Determined
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
10 Firefighters have reported injuries. Civilian’s have reported Smoke Related Injuries.
School Closures
Saddleback Valley Unified School District Closures
Friday September 13 2024
Robinson Elementary School
Trabuco Elementary School
Santa Margarita Catholic High School Will Be Open Thursday September 12 2024
Lake Elsinore Unified School District Closes All Schools On Friday September 13 2024)
Corona Norco School District Will Be Closing Select Schools Thru Friday September 13 2024
Wilson Elementary
Temescal Valley Elementary
Todd Elementary
Airport Fire History
Monday September 9 2024 at 1:00pm on Trabuco Creek Road: County Public Works was using heavy equipment to place boulders to block off vegetation when a spark ignited vegetation and started the fire.
Airport Fire OCFA Press Conference was Live Streamed on OCFA Facebook Page at 4:00pm Wednesday September 11 2024.
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.”
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 Elsinore 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
