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Airport Fire Incident Update 09-18-2024
Publication Type: News - 09/18/2024 - 10:25
Location: Trabuco Canyon, CA
Personnel: 2201
Start date: 09/09/24 1:00 p.m.
Cause: Human
Size: 23, 519
Percent contained: 31%
For a printable version of today's complete update for the Airport Fire, please see the related link below.
Firefighters are prioritizing continued fire line construction and reinforcement by adding more layers of protection in problem areas. Fire line between Modjeska Peak and Santiago Peak is challenging due to steep, winding terrain. Oak leaf litter and duff are providing fuel that allows the fire to slowly smolder and spread until it finds enough air to emerge and cause spot fires. Tree and brush canopy in the area can limit effectiveness of water or retardant drops from incident aircraft requiring firefighters to get in from the ground. A mobile retardant base has been set up on the south end of the fire. Retardant will be used to reinforce the fire perimeter in areas that have been difficult to access including the area between the San Juan and Chiquito trails near Sugarloaf Mountain. Secondary lines are being reinforced in that area.
More than 30,000 feet of fire hose has been pulled from the El Cariso Village area. Crews responded to a burning snag well within the fire area last night. Interior hot spots near the area have been been boxed in.
The reopening of Highway 74 has significantly increased traffic. Motorists driving in the area should be aware of crews working near roadways.
There is still a lot of heat from smoldering vegetation within the perimeter. Firefighters are working diligently to address hot spots to prepare for any potential Santa Ana wind event. Fire managers remain focused on securing the entire fire perimeter in coming days in advance of warmer, dryer weather.
For updated evacuation zones, please visit https://rivcoready.org/alert-rivco
For updated evacuation zones, please visit http://ocsheriff.gov/airportfire
