Single Publication

Location: Trabuco Canyon, CA

Personnel: 2052

Start date: 09/09/24 1:00 p.m.

Cause: Human

Size: 23,519

Percent contained: 51%

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

Last night, at approximately 6:55 p.m. 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

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.

Airport Fire Map September 20, 2024.jpg

Fri, 09/20/2024 - 13:34

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Airport Fire Map September 20, 2024.jpg