Fire in Trabuco Canyon continues growing in OC
A fire that erupted in Orange County continues to grow, with firefighters focusing their efforts in areas around the Ortega Highway.
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – Evacuation warnings were in place in Orange and Riverside counties after a fire, being called the “Airport Fire,” broke out in Trabuco Canyon.
Investigators said the fire was unintentionally set by a public works employee when the fire broke out on Monday, Sept. 9, just before 1:30 p.m.
In an update Tuesday morning, authorities said the fire has burned over 9,000 acres with no containment. Firefighters were focusing their efforts on the area around Ortega Highway, as authorities said the fire was burning south and east of the roadway.
Airport Fire burns 9,000+ acres in Orange County
In an update Tuesday morning, fire officials said the Airport Fire burning in Trabuco Canyon has grown to over 9,000 acres.
The fire was further fueled by heat and winds amid a late summer heat wave. Fire crews in Southern California have their hands tied with multiple wildfires burning across the region.
Airport Fire (Alfonso Rupp KTTV)
According to the Orange County Fire Authority, the vegetation fire is burning on Trabuco Creek Road near the remote-controlled airplane airport.
Massive fire burns Trabuco Canyon
A massive 1,300-acre fire is burning parts of Trabuco Canyon, prompting evacuations in the area.
Mandatory Evacuations
- Homes on Meander Lane
- Robinson Ranch
- Trabuco Highlands
- Trabuco Highland Apartment Complex
Evacuation Warnings
As of Tuesday, evacuation warnings were in effect in Orange and Riverside counties.
Orange County
- Zone TBU01
- Zone RSM01
- Zone RSM02
- Zone ORT01
- Zone ELC01 including residences within/near:Rose Canyon RoadTrabuco Creek RoadTrabuco Canyon RoadTrabuco Oaks DriveJoplin LoopCook’s CornerDove CanyonOrtega Highway, San Juan Springs, Caspers Park, Quest Diagnostics, Lazy W & CampgroundsEl Cariso & Blue Jay Campground
- Rose Canyon Road
- Trabuco Creek Road
- Trabuco Canyon Road
- Trabuco Oaks Drive
- Joplin Loop
- Cook’s Corner
- Dove Canyon
- Ortega Highway, San Juan Springs, Caspers Park, Quest Diagnostics, Lazy W & Campgrounds
- El Cariso & Blue Jay Campground
Riverside County
- Zone LSN-1524
- Zone LSN-1525
- Zone LSN-1526
- Zone LSN-1623
- Zone LSN-1624
- Zone LSN-1625
- Zone LSN-1626
- Zone LSN-1627
- Zone RVC-1153
- Zone RVC-1265
- Zone RVC-1267
- Zone RVC-1269
- Zone RVC-1395
- Zone RVC-1396
- Zone RVC-1397
- Zone RVC-1398
- Zone RVC-1399
- Zone RVC-1400
- Zone RVC-1401
- Zone RVC-1402
- Zone RVC-1404
- Zone RVC-1405
- Zone RVC-1521
- Zone RVC-1522
- Zone RVC-1523
- Zone RVC-1724
- Zone RVC-1725
- Zone RVC-1622
Evacuation shelters
A care and reception center has been set up at Santiago High School located at 1395 E Foothill Parkway in Corona. Animals may also be brought to the Jurupa Valley Animal Shelter 6851 Van Buren Blvd, Jurupa Valley.
A long-term care and reception shelter was set up at the Rancho Santa Margarita Bell Tour Regional Community Center located at 22232 El Paseo in the City of Rancho Santa Margarita.
A large animal shelter is located at the Orange County Fair Grounds, located at 88 Fair Drive in the City of Costa Mesa.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
Road Closures
As of Tuesday, Ortega Highway is closed from Grand Avenue to Nichols Institute.
The roads below are closed to the public at the following intersections:
- Plano Trabuco and Joshua Drive Plano
- Trabuco and Robinson Ranch
- Antonio and Alas de Paz
- Trabuco Canyon and Trabuco Creek
- Santa Margarita and Antonio Avenida
- Empresa and Santa Margarita Parkway
Other fires burning nearby
Firefighters in SoCal are also responding to the Line Fire in San Bernardino County. As of Tuesday, the fire had grown to over 26,000 acres. Several evacuation orders and warnings were issued for multiple neighborhoods.
RELATED:
In the San Gabriel Canyon, the Bridge Fire continues to burn, prompting the evacuation of several campground areas and mobile home parks.
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