Southern California Airport Fire Guide Tuesday September 17 2024.
Updated Tuesday September 17 2024 at 8:00am
Cal Fire is reporting 31% Containment at 23,519 acres burned at 5:25am on Monday September 16 2024
Orange County Fire Authority is Reporting at 8:00pm on Monday September 16 2024:
Due to favorable weather conditions, firefighters had a very productive day.
Priorities were on the east and west sides of the incident between the fire and communities at risk.
Control lines were improved as firefighters searched for and extinguished heat near the fire line.
A weak cold front is forecasted again Wednesday and Thursday followed by fair weather Friday.
Drier conditions are expected this weekend with highs in the 80s and 90s.
Predicted fire activity is described as minimal which should provide firefighters opportunities to continue their progress in strengthening fire lines and increase fire containment.
Priorities will continue between active fire and communities to the east and west.
Evacuation level changes for Riverside and Orange County were announced earlier this afternoon – information can be found on InciWeb. #AirportFire
Trabuco Canyon Weather
AM: High 73F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
PM: Low around 55F. Winds light and variable.
80% Humidity
Lake Elsinore Weather
AM: High 78F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
PM: Low 52F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
83% Humidity
South Coast Air Quality Management District Air Quality Map
Orange County Parks Closures
Camping Reservations at O’Neill Regional Park and Caspers Wilderness Park have been canceled through Thursday September 19 2024 due to the #AirportFire.
Park staff will be contacting visitors with upcoming campsite reservations. Anyone with questions regarding campsite reservations can call (949) 923-2260.
O’Neill Regional Park, Caspers Wilderness Park, Riley Wilderness Park, Arden: Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens, Bell View Regional Trail and Saddleback Gateway (Library of the Canyons) remain closed.
Airport Fire Evacuation Orders For Orange County
Zones: Zones: ELC01
Voluntary Evacuation Warnings remain in place for the following areas:
Zones: ORT01B
Airport Fire Riverside County Evacuation Orders
Zones: RVC-1521, RVC-1622, RVC-1724-B, RVC-1800, RVC-1725-B, RVC-1798, RVC-1865-B, RVC-1934-B, RVC-1802, RVC-1521, RVC-1622, RVC-1724-B, RVC-1800, RVC-1725-B, RVC-1798, RVC-1865-B, RVC-1934-B, RVC-1802
Airport Fire Riverside County Evacuation Warnings
Zones: LSN-1524, LSN-1525, LSN-1526, LSN-1623, LSN-1624, LSN-1625, LSN-1626, LSN-1627, 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, RVC-1153, RVC-1265, RVC 1267, RVC-1269, RVC-1395, RVC-1396, RVC-1397, RVC-1398, RVC-1399, RVC-1400, RVC-1401, RVC-1404, RVC-1405, RVC-1522, RVC-1523, RVC-1724-A, RVC-1725-A, RVC-1865-A, RVC-1866, RVC-1933, RVC-1934-A, RVC-1999
Riverside County Evacuation Centers
Ortega High School located at 520 Chaney Street in Lake Elsinore
Jurupa Valley Animal Shelter: 6851 Van Buren Blvd in Jurupa Valley
Riverside County residents needing assistance with large animal evacuations can call (951) 358-7387
Hard Road Closures:
Trabuco Canyon Road and Trabuco Creek Road
Santiago Peak Trailhead via Maple Springs
Soft Road Closures:
Modjeska Grade Road and Santiago Canyon Road
Modjeska Canyon Road and Santiago Canyon Road
Silverado Canyon Road and Santiago Canyon Road
Airport Fire Orange County Care and Reception Center
Foothill Ranch library located at 27002 Cabriole Way, Foothill Ranch, 92610 is now open.
Small household pets can co-locate.
Airport Fire Orange County Pet Assistance
Orange County residents that need animal assistance can call (949)470-3045
OC Animal Care: 1630 Victory Road in Tustin
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.
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.
Nohl Ranch Saddle Club: 6352 E. Nohl Ranch Road in Anaheim
Airport Fire Structures Damaged
34 Structures Damaged Residential, Commercial and Other
160 Structures Destroyed Residential, Commercial and Other
Orange County Fire Authority Resources
2201 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
14 Firefighters have reported injuries. Civilian’s have reported Smoke Related Injuries.
School Closures
Saddleback Valley Unified School District Will Reopen All Schools
Tuesday September 17 2024
Lake Elsinore Unified School District Opens All Schools On Monday September 16 2024)
All Corona Norco School District Schools Will Be Open On Monday September 16 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 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
