Southern California Airport Fire Guide Wednesday September 18 2024.
Updated Wednesday September 18 2024 at 8:54pm
Fire at 39% Containment with 23,519 acres burned. Ortega Highway is fully opened.
Cal Fire Reports that: Highway 74 is now open. There is still infrastructure repair occurring through Highway 74 please use caution and slow to a safe speed. Commuters should expect intermittent lengthy delays due to ongoing repair of infrastructure along the highway. Be aware that several roads off of Ortega Highway in or near the fire area in both Riverside and Orange Counties remain closed.
Orange County Fire Authority and Cal Fire Evening Update Wednesday September 18 2024 at 8:00pm
The #AirportFire remains at 23,519 acres with 39% containment.
Reports from the fireline continue to be positive, with few smokes seen and firefighters actively engaged on almost all areas of the perimeter.
The incident objectives remain the same as yesterday, our crews will continue to extend & tie in the various firebreaks, eventually surrounding the fire completely.
Some fire crews continue to be airlifted by helicopter into the most difficult terrain, in order to achieve these goals.
Some crews will be initiating fireline rehabilitation efforts, which help to reduce the impact of the firefighting operations on the land.
A low pressure system is predicted to pass to the north of the incident, bringing continued mild temperatures and possibly some drizzle.
This will continue to benefit our personnel on the incident.
A reminder to the public that a temporary flight restriction (TFR) is still in effect through September 25th over the incident and the immediate area.
This TFR could be extended.
Drones or other non-incident related aircraft are not permitted to operate in the area. Flying a drone near a wildfire is dangerous and can cost lives.
When people fly drones near wildfires, fire response agencies have to ground their aircraft to avoid the potential for a midair collision.
Delaying airborne response poses a threat to firefighters on the ground, residents and property in nearby communities.
Updates on the locations and status of TFRs can be accessed at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/list.html.
The #AirportFire is at 23,519 acres with 35% containment. Here’s an operational update from Operations Section Chief Jeremiah Wittwer. pic.twitter.com/fdhUG0AEso
— OCFA (@OCFireAuthority) September 18, 2024
Trabuco Canyon Weather
AM: High near 75F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
PM: Low 57F. Winds light and variable.
83% Humidity
Lake Elsinore Weather
AM: High near 80F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
PM: Low around 55F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
84% 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-A, RVC-1622-A, RVC-1724-B, RVC-1725-B, RVC-1798-A, RVC-1865-B
Airport Fire Riverside County Evacuation Warnings
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
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.
All School’s Are Now Open
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
