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Location: Trabuco Canyon, CA

Personnel: 461

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

Cause: Human

Size: 23,519

Percent contained: 95%

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

A Type 3 Incident Management Team is now in command of the Airport fire, and will begin its first full day of operations after shadowing the outgoing team yesterday.  The incident command post will be located in Lake Elsinore, beginning Wednesday.

The fire has remained within current containment lines.  Some fireline work remains in order to achieve the 100% containment goal and it is progressing.  Most of this fireline work is being focused in the North side of the fire. However, resources are patroling all sections constantly, watching for any unusual activity. Simutleneously, other resources are coordinating with Burn Area Emergency Response (BAER) teams and with suppression repair groups in preparation for future rain events.

Air attack and drones with infrared technology, to detect hot spots, will remain with the Type 3 team.  Vegetation is very dry right now with a high potential for ignition. Smoke may be observed, and unburned fuels within the fire perimeter continue to burn.  Shifting winds in late afternoon may be produced by the  Lake Elsinore effect. 

Hikers and mountain bikers bikers have been observed on some of the trails within the fire’s footprint.  We would like to remind everyone that a closure order is in effect for the Trabuco Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest. Please do not enter the closure area or recreate on any of the firelines constructed for the incident. https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/cleveland/alerts-notices/?aid=90727 

Southern California Edison Electric Utility Company continues to replace damaged power poles and lines in the Lake Elsinore area and will be using helicopters to transport and place these poles. Operations will be scheduled during times of minimal highway use.  However, all motorists should be aware that traffic delays can occasionally occur for extended periods.  Please plan accordingly