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Location:  Trabuco Canyon, CA 

Personnel: 1949

Start Date:  9/9/ 2024 01:00pm  

Cause: Human 

Size: 23,410 acres  

Percent contained: 9%

Firefighters continued to make progress, increasing containment to 9% as of this afternoon while holding the fire to 23,410 acres. Crews have skillfully constructed indirect containment lines using dozers and hand crews, particularly in areas like Decker Canyon, where they've reinforced existing lines to prevent further fire spread. Although direct lines have been challenging to build due to rugged terrain, favorable weather conditions have supported their efforts.

An aerial reconnaissance mission was conducted over the Sugar Loaf Canyon area to develop a strategic plan for future operations. Additionally, utility companies like Edison, Caltrans, and Frontier Communications are actively working along the Ortega Highway to restore essential services.

Overall, the firefighters' efforts demonstrate positive results in containing the fire and mitigating damage. However, the situation remains fluid, and crews will continue to adapt their strategies in response to changing conditions.