Southern California Airport Fire Guide Saturday September 21 2024.
Updated Saturday September 21 204 at 7:30am
Fire at 62% Containment with 23,519 acres burned.
Update With Cal Fire Friday September 20 2024 at 5:34am
Last night (Thursday September 19 2024) at approximately 6:55pm Airport Fire Communications received word of a fire crew transport vehicle rollover with injuries on State Route 241.
The fire crew involved is assigned to the Airport Fire and was returning to the incident base after completing their shift.
The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to the accident which occurred in their jurisdiction. All questions regarding this response should be directed to OCFA at (714) 357-7782.
Thoughts and prayers of Airport Fire Unified Command and all assigned incident personnel are with the firefighters involved in this accident.
Black line around the fire perimeter continues to grow each day a sign of firefighter focus and dedication toward keeping the Airport Fire within its current footprint.
Weather conditions in recent days have provided opportunities to connect sections of open line into a continuous loop around the fire. Crews are mopping up and tying in all open line that remains on the perimeter.
Some crews will also be “spiking out” or, camping on the fireline in the mountains, enabling them to work extended periods to address hot spots in areas with the most difficult terrain.
They will be aided by incident drone flights that record information for infrared maps that pinpoint areas of high heat.
Although cooler weather has been a great benefit, it is important to complete and reinforce lines as much as possible before warm, dry, weather returns this weekend.
Suppression repair activities are also being implemented.
Governor Gavin Newsom has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppressing the Airport Fire.
Cleveland National Forest Closure
September 18 2024 thru September 17 2025
The Cleveland NF has temporary closure of the Trabuco Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest.
This closure prohibits going into or being upon any National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the boundaries of the Trabuco Ranger District.
The closure will be in effect from September 18, 2024 until September 17, 2025, to provide for public health and safety concerns related to the Airport Fire.
Orange County Parks Closures
Updated Wednesday September 18 2024 at 8:00am
Arden: Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens, Bell View Trail, Caspers Wilderness Park and O’Neill Regional Park remain closed due to the #AirportFire.
All camping reservations at Caspers Wilderness Park and O’Neill Regional Park have been canceled through Monday September 23 2024.
Anyone with questions regarding campsite reservations can call (949) 923-2260.
Riley Wilderness Park and Saddleback Gateway (Library of the Canyons) have reopened for public access.
Airport Fire Evacuation Orders For Orange County
Zones: Zones: ELC01
Airport Fire Riverside County Evacuation Orders
Zones: RVC-1521-A, RVC-1622-A, RVC-1724-B
Airport Fire Riverside County Evacuation Warnings
Zones: Zones: RVC-1521-B, RVC-1622-B, RVC-1725-B, RVC-1798-A, RVC-1865-B, RVC-1724-A, RVC-1725-C
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
Silverado Canyon and Maple Springs
Hot Springs Canyon Road, North of Ortega Highway
Soft Road Closures:
Long Canyon Road and Ortega Highway
North Main Divide Road and Ortega Highway
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
2007 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
15 Firefighters and Civilian’s have reported 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
