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For a printable version of today's complete update for the Airport Fire, please see the related link below. 

Current Situation:

Firefighters on the Airport Fire were able to increase containment to 8%. Experienced hotshot crews are actively constructing fire lines in rugged terrain, employing strategies that minimize risks to personnel. Hand crews are playing a vital role in making progress during favorable weather conditions Aerial support is also instrumental, with aircraft dropping fire retardant to create barriers and slow the fire's spread, ensuring the safety of both firefighters and the public. 

On the ground, fire engines are diligently patrolling the fire's perimeter, identifying opportunities for direct attack. In certain areas, such as Lake Elsinore, Decker Canyon Road, and Lakeland Village, firefighters have achieved notable success in increasing containment through mop-up efforts. The fire did slop over near the Harding Truck Trail yesterday and overnight access had been hindered by the challenging terrain; day shift will continue to work direct in that area due to it being safer to engage in the daytime hours.  

We are aware that multiple structures have been either damaged or destroyed across the fire. Damage assessment teams are assessing the affected areas to determine the extent. Additional information will be provided as they become available.  
Weather conditions are expected to remain favorable for firefighting efforts, with a thickening marine layer, mild temperatures, high humidity, and southwest winds. However, there is a risk of smoke and fog forming in lower drainages in the afternoon, potentially impacting air quality and visibility. 

Firefighter’s priorites are to minimize fire impacts by constructing line directly on the fires edge when safe to do so, and to confine the fire to the smallest possible footprint. 

Airport Fire Public Information Map - September 13, 2024

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 11:45

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Airport Fire Public Information Map - September 13, 2024