Incident Publication

Current Situation: On Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., California Interagency Incident Management Team 14 will transfer command of the Diamond Complex to Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 12, who will also be assuming command of the Homestead Complex. 

The Diamond Complex includes 33 fires in the Umpqua National Forest, 31 of which are 100% contained. The two remaining fires in the complex that are not yet fully contained are the Pine Bench Fire (74% contained) and the Potter Fire (98% contained). Neither fire has grown beyond its current footprint in several weeks. Remaining portions of uncontained fire line are either in the Boulder Creek Wilderness or inaccessible due to steep and rugged terrain. Reconnaissance flights over the past several days have revealed only a small number of smoldering heat sources well within the perimeters of these fires. Incident managers are confident that there is no threat of escape or further growth. The incoming incident management team will continue to monitor these fires.

A majority of all post fire-suppression repair work has been completed with the exception of a few remaining control lines to be rehabilitated, slash to be chipped or removed, and road grading to be completed around the fires. A drivable, self-feeding chipper has been brought to the 100 Road in order to rapidly process the large amounts of slash generated during hazard tree removal. This powerful, high-capacity chipping vehicle is run by one operator and has the capability of processing woody debris ranging from brush to large-diameter trees. 

The suppression repair process is a vital piece of bringing the forest back to a condition that will be safe for visitors and residents while also preventing soil erosion and damage to streams and waterways. Throughout today and tomorrow, crews and equipment will be released as they finish their projects, leaving a small number of personnel to complete the remaining suppression-repair operations under the direction of Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 12.

Forest Closure: On September 24, 2024, the Umpqua National Forest reduced its closure areas around the Diamond Complex fires under Forest Order 06-15-03-24-06. You are responsible for knowing where you are in relation to the closed areas, so be prepared and view the order and map prior to recreating on your public lands. 

Fire Restrictions: The Umpqua National Forest has terminated Public Use Restrictions (PURs), moved to Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) 1, and has decreased to Moderate Fire Danger across all districts.
 

Size: 11,141 acres

Containment: 90%                                                                   

Personnel: 236                                                             

Resources: 2 crews | 6 engines | 1 dozer | 9 water tenders | 2 masticators | 3 excavators

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Next update to be released 9-27-2024

Fire Information: (626) 662-0120

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Email: 2024.Bridge@firenet.gov 

Cause: Under investigation

Location: Sheep Mountain Wilderness, San Gabriel Mountains National Monument

Start Date: September 8, 2024, at 2:12 p.m. 

Fire Size: 54,878 acres

Percent Contained: 93 % 

Personnel: 587

Injuries: 8

Structures Damaged: 17

Structures Destroyed: 81

CURRENT SITUATION: This week’s hot, dry weather caused vegetation within the fire perimeter to flare up, leading to visible smoke in some areas of the fire yesterday. It will likely do so again today as pockets of unburned fuel burn off. Firefighters will engage in mop-up efforts and investigate all smoke and extinguish isolated heat sources. The removal of hazardous trees continues in areas across the fire. Today, at 6:00 p.m., California Interagency Incident Management Team 5 (CIIMT5) will transfer command of the fire back to the Angeles National Forest. This will be the last daily update from CIIMT5.

A Forest Order closed portions of the Angeles National Forest on Sept. 21, 2024. Some recreation areas are closed to public use. The Bridge Fire area forest order is available at Angeles National Forest offices and online at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/angeles.

Damage inspection teams completed their inspections. Residents affected by the Bridge Fire can find information on the following websites:
For San Bernardino County: prepare.sbcounty.gov/bridge-fire/ 
For Los Angeles County: recovery.lacounty.gov/bridgefire/            

For emergency alerts, please register here:  

• Los Angeles County: https://ready.lacounty.gov/emergency-notifications/  
• San Bernardino County: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/alerts/    

ROAD CLOSURES: 

• Eastbound Big Pines Highway at Largo Vista Road (residents only)
• SR-2 at Flume Canyon Road westbound    
• Mescal Creek Road at Mescal Canyon Road
• Glendora Mountain Road north of Big Dalton Canyon Road
• Glendora Ridge Road from Mt. Baldy to Glendora Mountain Road     

Additional closures may still be in place on roads managed and maintained by other agencies inside the forest. Most major roads in the Angeles National Forest are not managed or maintained by the Forest Service. We recommend also checking Caltrans (https://roads.dot.ca.gov/), the Los Angeles County Road Closures list (https://dpw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures/) and the San Bernardino County Road Conditions (https://dpw.sbcounty.gov/operations/road-closures/) list for updates.

ANIMALS:

Some animals displaced during the fire have not been picked up from the Devore shelter. Please contact the Devore shelter, to arrange pick up. Note: Devore is no longer able to take in new animals. 

• Devore Animal Shelter: 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino, CA. (909) 386-9820. After hours: (800) 472-5609
• Palmdale Animal Care Center (Small Animals): 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 
• Lancaster Animal Care Center (Small Animals): 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA

WEATHER:
The ongoing hot, dry weather will continue to keep relative humidities and overnight moisture recovery low, contributing to elevated fire danger. The warmer, drier weather will likely last through the first week of October.

Middle Fork Complex Daily Update Sept. 25, 2024

Middle Fork Complex: 61,484 acres, 86% completion, 516 Personnel 

Snag Fire: 33,436 acres, 90% completion, 169 Personnel

Goat Fire: 26,467 acres, 43% completion, 49 personnel

Wednesday will bring stronger ridgetop winds and slightly lower rela ve humidity. Night me recovery will be good with relative humidity at 60%, helping keep fire behavior limited to smoldering and creeping. The clear skies and warm temperatures continue to dry fine fuels, especially in the lower elevation, possibly throughout the weekend.

Middle Fork Complex – Heavy equipment was moved to assist with line rehab between the Goat and Nellie fires and will be ongoing. Chipping has been completed on the 555 road and mastication is nearing comple on to ensure the 555 road is clear of debris within the fuel breaks.

Goat – Due to more accurate mapping the fires size was decreased by 9 acres. Firefighters continue to construct lines, protecting values at risk on the west side of the fire. Crews continue removing equipment and repair the indirect fire lines. Firefighters are using excavators installing water bars and line restoration. Back haul has begun for firefighting equipment.

Snag – Due to more accurate mapping, the fires size increased by 136 acres. Crews were able to complete line in the Warm Lake corridor, securing it to the Warm Lake Road. Suppression repair has been completed around the western, northern, and eastern sides.

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Middle Fork Complex - Suppression Repair= 31 miles of handline completed. 26 miles of dozer line completed. 

Goat and Snag Fires - Suppression Repair = 17.3miles of handline completed. 27.4 miles of dozer line completed.

Firefighters con nue work both fire suppression and suppression repair as needed so heavy firefighting equipment is moving from site to site. Please use extreme caution while traveling, especially when approaching vehicles, and at intersections.

Closure Orders: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices Hunters are not allowed access to closed areas. We ask the public to adhere to the closures as they currently exist; in particular, Trail Creek Hot Springs is currently within the closure area for the West Mountain Complex and is closed.

Fire Restrictions: Stage 1 Fire Restric ons have been rescinded for the Boise National Forest. For more information on the restrictions visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices.

Middle Fork Fire Information: 208-992-3045 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

Email: 2024.middleforkcomplex@firenet.gov

Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idbof-middle-fork-complex-fire-bulldog-and-nellie

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Middle-Fork-Complex-Fire-Boise-National-Forest/61565022204468

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2024.middleforkcomplex

Today is California Interagency Incident Management Team 4’s last day and Neveda Team 5 will be taking command tomorrow at 7:00 AM.

FIRE ACTIVITY:

The Red Rock Fire is at 3,141 acres and 73% containment.

Yesterday, the area around Red Rock Peak experienced increased fire activity as southern winds pushed the fire northeast. With support from air support, firefighters made significant progress in constructing containment lines around the northwest corner of the fire. In other areas, crews continued to establish handlines along the remaining uncontained sections of the perimeter, including some relatively inactive parts on the southern and eastern flanks. 

Today, firefighting units will focus on mopping up, reinforcing, and extending existing handlines, particularly in the active northwest corner. They will also begin laying hoselines in this area to address any hot spots. Throughout the day, air support will continue to provide crucial assistance to ground crews. 

The Black Eagle Fire is at 6,494 acres and 8% containment.

Yesterday, the northeast section of the Black Eagle Fire showed increased activity within the wilderness and the fire area. However, progress is being made in containing the southeast corner of the fire. Teams, supported by aircraft, are constructing direct lines and mopping up on both sides of Black Eagle Creek.

Today, crews will keep focusing on the Black Eagle Creek area, and aircraft will be deployed to assist with the northeast section of the fire.

WEATHER:

Yesterday was warmer and drier than expected, and today is likely to follow that trend with predicted temperatures in the low 70’s and relative humidity possibly dropping to 18%.  Although winds coming from the southwest will be around 10mph during the day, we may see gusts of up to 25 mph in the afternoon.

FIRE BEHAVIOR:

Today’s weather is expected to bring some of the most challenging fire behavior we’ve encountered in a while. Although the handlines established by firefighters should help control the situation, there will still be pockets of the fire area filled with heavy dead and down fuels that may flare up. As usual, the northeast section of the Black Eagle Fire and the northwest section of the Red Rock Fire will likely see particularly intense activity. In the afternoon, this heightened fire behavior may restrict firefighters’ ability to directly engage the fire’s edge, increasing our reliance on air support for containment efforts.

FOREST CLOSURES: For forest closure information please go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/scnf/alerts-notices

EVACUATIONS: For evacuation information in Lemhi County regarding these fires please go to: Emergency Management Department | Lemhi County, ID (lemhicountyidaho.org).

PIO map for Black Eagle and Red Rock Fires - 9/25/24

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PIO map for Black Eagle and Red Rock Fires - 9/25/24

This is the PIO map for the Red Rock and Black Eagle Fires for 09/25/24

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FOREST SERVICE

UMPQUA National Forest

Roseburg, OR

ORDER NO. 06-15-03-24-06

DIAMOND EMERGENCY FIRE CLOSURE

Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited upon the roads, trails, and general forest areas within the Umpqua National Forest as described below and shown in Exhibit A. This Order is effective September 24, 2024 through January 15, 2025, unless rescinded sooner.

PROHIBITIONS:

1. Being on a road. [36 CFR § 261.54 (e)]

2. Going into or being upon an area closed for the protection of public health and safety. [36 CFR §261.52 (e)]

3. Being on a trail. [36 CFR § 261.55(a)]

CLOSURE AREA:

Closure Area is described as an area starting in T26S, R04E, Sec. PB 40 at the intersection of Forest Service Road (FSR) 3401 and FSR 34, following FSR 3401 northeast to Forest Service Trail (FST) 1414 (the North Umpqua Trail), following the northern edge of FST 1414 to FSR 2610, following FSR 2610 southeast to FSR 2610-630, following FSR 2610-630 northeast to FSR 6000-833, following FSR 6000-833 south to FSR 6000-830, following FSR 6000-830 south to FSR 6000-700, following FSR 6000-700 northeast to FSR 6000-770, following FSR 6000-770 north to the Umpqua National Forest Boundary, following the Umpqua National Forest Boundary west to FSR 34, then following FSR 34 back to the point of origin at the intersection of FSR 3401 and FSR 34 in T26S, R04E, Sec. PB 40.

EXEMPTIONS:

Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:

1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this order.

2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of any organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.

3. FSR 3401 will remain open from the intersection of FSR 34 and 3401 to the intersection of 3401 and FST 1414, the North Umpqua Trail.

4. Those portions of the North Umpqua Trail that are adjacent to this closure will remain open.

5. The Umpqua Hot Springs are accessible via the FST 1444 Trailhead and parking area.

6. The status of roads, lands, and trails not under Umpqua National Forest jurisdiction will be determined by the corresponding agency or government entity. For the status of Highway 138 please go to tripcheck.com.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A.

Violations of this prohibition are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both (16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3351, 3559, 3571, and 3581).

Executed on September 24, 2024 in Roseburg, Oregon.

Jake Winn

Deputy Forest Supervisor

Umpqua National Forest

Frog Fire Statistics

• Size: 3,112 acres
• Containment: 42%
• Total Personnel: 120
• Location: east of Clayton, ID
• Reported: September 7, 2024
• Cause: Lightning

For More Information

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idstf-frog 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sawtoothnationalforest

Special Updates:  A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team will begin assessing conditions on Thursday to determine areas and critical natural and cultural resources that will require additional repair work. Impacts the BAER team could address include soil erosion, water quality, and fragile slopes above infrastructure and recreation facilities.  

As a result of fire suppression efforts and vegetation removal, numerous trees have been cut into lengths suitable for firewood. Entering the fire closure to collect firewood is prohibited.  The public may collect any firewood available outside of the closure with a valid firewood permit.  Please direct questions on firewood collection to the Stanley Ranger Station at 208.774.3000.

Weather:  Strong southwest winds will move into the area midday today, peaking between 2:00 PM and early evening. Gusts up to 35 mph are forecast for the Wapiti Fire area and gusts up to 30 mph for the Frog Fire. Winds in the valley could gust 20 to 25 mph. Winds are expected to taper off around midnight near the Wapiti Fire; however, the Frog Fire may see increased winds through the evening and into the early morning on Thursday. Crews on the Wapiti and Frog Fires are ready to respond to the dynamic weather and fire environment over the next few days. The slight chance of thunderstorms previously forecast for Thursday is unlikely to materialize, but virga showers, precipitation that evaporates before it reaches the ground, may move through the area bringing gusty outflow winds. 

Current Situation:  The northern edge of the Frog Fire may experience increased fire activity from forecast wind gusts up to 30 mph which could carry airborne embers from the ridgeline across Boulder Creek. Crews are working along the west, east, and north sides of the fire perimeter constructing direct hand line and tying it into natural features, like rock screes. Helicopters will support crew suppression efforts through water drops to cool flames and slow fire spread. Engine crews remain in the East Fork drainage and will patrol the area throughout the forecast wind event to respond as needed to suppress fire near the roadway. 

Evacuations:  There are currently no evacuations related to the Frog Fire.

Closures:  The area closure in place around the Frog Fire has been amended and now excludes FS Roads 669 and 670 and Trail 682.  FS Road 667 remains closed as does Trail 047 adjacent to the closure boundary. Hunters and recreationalists should familiarize themselves with this closure information prior to entering the vicinity.  Please reference the map and read the full closure description at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-closures/idstf-frog.

Wapiti Fire Statistics

• Size: 125,479 acres
• Completion: 72%
• Total Personnel: 283
• Location: near Grandjean, ID
• Reported: July 24, 2024
• Cause: Lightning

For More Information

• InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idbof-wapiti-fire
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wapitifireinfo2024
• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WapitiFireInfo2024
• Interactive Map:  https://tinyurl.com/WapitiFireInfoMap

Current Situation:  Work began on the Grandjean Road yesterday and crews will spend the next several days hauling away dirt, rocks, and debris, replacing damaged culverts, and installing temporary erosion control devices. Once the road work is complete and firefighters have access into the area, they will complete all necessary suppression repair activities and remove any equipment that is no longer needed for suppression efforts. Boise National Forest along with fire management will evaluate the timeline and process for allowing residents and property owners access into the Grandjean area. Additional information will be shared once it is available.

As anticipated, there was a slight increase in fire activity today and as the weather continues to stay warm, dry, and windy, smoke may be more visible over the next several days. Fire behavior will consist mainly of surface vegetation spread with the possibility of flames carrying up into surrounding trees. The west side of the fire will be more exposed to the southwest winds, but the wind direction will push the fire interior into itself. Crews will be spread out along the Wapiti Fire perimeter today ready to respond appropriately to any increases in fire activity.

Travelers along Highway 21 should drive cautiously, with lights on, and be prepared for periodic closures or pilot car usage.  Along with firefighters, Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) continues to work along the roadway.  As a reminder, the speed limit has been lowered to 45 mph between mile marker 92 and Banner Summit.

Evacuations:  Evacuation status for Stanley Zone 1 is currently at READY. Stanley Zones 2 – 5 and Kasino are no longer in an evacuation status. Sign up for Custer County CodeRED emergency notifications:  text CUSTER to 99411 or enroll at https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/BF28E45537FF.

All Boise County evacuation levels have been lifted; residents should remain alert for any change in conditions which could reinitiate an evacuation status. Sign up for Boise County Alert Sense emergency notifications at https://public.alertsense.com/SignUp/publicUser.aspx?regionid=1163.

For evacuation information on the Wapiti Fire, please see the Custer County Sheriff’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/p/Custer-County-Sheriff-Idaho-61558947312289/, and the Boise County Sheriff’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/boisecountysheriff/.

Closures:  The Wapiti Fire area closure covers portions of the Sawtooth, Boise, and Salmon National Forests. Please reference the map and description at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-closures/idbof-wapiti-fire.  Recreationalists and hunters should reference this map and obey all posted signage regarding the closure area and any related road, trail, and campground closures.

An interactive map for all closures on the Boise National Forest is found at https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/642380b0eb124c8cab6bd9ad3d7146ad/page/Overview/#data_s=id%3AdataSource_5-1888bd00a2c-layer-13-1888bd00b53-layer-16%3A82.

                 Middle Fork Complex Fire Update                                                                                                                           September 24, 2024 

Middle Fork Complex: 61,484 acres, 83% completion, 640 Personnel 

Snag Fire: 33,300 acres, 89% completion, 175 Personnel 

Goat Fire: 26,478 acres 37% completion, 89 personnel

Tuesday sunny skies continue to prevail. Higher relative humidity overnight helps keep fire behavior limited to smoldering and creeping. The clear skies and warm temperatures continue to dry fine fuels, especially in the lower elevations. 

Middle Fork Complex – Around the Deadwood Reservoir near the 582 road, firefighters are working a fire line.  Today firefighters found heat in a containment line which changed the line from confinement to containment leading to a slight change in the overall completed coverage.  Masticating and chipping are near completion and firefighters are working to clear the 555 road of debris within the fuel breaks. 

Goat – Lines constructed by firefighters continue to protect values at risk on the west side of the fire.  Removal of the equipment and repair to firelines is nearing completion. Firefighters continue to use heavy equipment and hand crews for resource restoration including the instillation of water bars and other land management tools. 

Snag – In the Warm Lake corridor, fire fighters were able to build the containment line from Elk Mountain to the Warm Lake Road. Crews continue to look for hotspots and secure that area. Along the Warm Lake highway, engines continue to patrol and mitigate any hazards in the area. Containment work continues in the north section of the fire and crews are working hard and nearing completion.

Middle Fork Complex - Suppression Repair= 31 miles of handline completed. 26 miles of dozer line completed. 

Goat and Snag Fires - Suppression Repair = 17.3miles of handline completed. 27.4 miles of dozer line completed.

Firefighters continue work both fire suppression and suppression repair as needed so heavy firefighting equipment is moving from site to site. Please use extreme caution while traveling, especially when approaching vehicles, and at intersections.

Community Meeting: Tonight at 6:00pm at the White Barn in Garden Valley for the Middle Fork Complex.

Closure Orders: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices 

Hunters are not allowed access to closed areas.  We ask the public to adhere to the closures as they currently exist; in particular, Trail Creek Hot Springs is currently within the closure area for the West Mountain Complex and is closed.

 Fire Restrictions: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions have been rescinded for the Boise National Forest. For more information on the restrictions visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices.  

Middle Fork Fire Information: 208-992-3045 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)                

Email: 2024.middleforkcomplex@firenet.gov  
Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idbof-middle-fork-complex-fire-bulldog-and-nellie 
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/people/Middle-Fork-Complex-Fire-Boise-National-Forest/61565022204468 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2024.middleforkcomplex 

Middle Fork Complex: 61,484 acres, 83% completion, 640 Personnel 

Snag Fire: 33,300 acres, 89% completion, 175 Personnel

 Goat Fire: 26,478 acres 37% completion, 89 personnel 

Tuesday sunny skies continue to prevail. Higher relative humidity overnight helps keep fire behavior limited to smoldering and creeping. The clear skies and warm temperatures continue to dry fine fuels, especially in the lower elevations. 

Middle Fork Complex – Around the Deadwood Reservoir near the 582 road, firefighters are working a fire line. Today firefighters found heat in a containment line which changed the line from confinement to containment leading to a slight change in the overall completed coverage. Masticating and chipping are near completion and firefighters are working to clear the 555 road of debris within the fuel breaks.

Goat – Lines constructed by firefighters continue to protect values at risk on the west side of the fire. Removal of the equipment and repair to the fire line is nearing completion. Firefighters continue to use heavy equipment and hand crews for resource restoration including the installation of water bars and other land management tools. 

Snag – In the Warm Lake corridor, fire fighters were able to build the containment line from Elk Mountain to the Warm Lake Road. Crews continue to look for hotspots and secure that area. Along the Warm Lake highway, engines continue to patrol and mitigate any hazards in the area. Containment work continues in the north section of the fire and crews are working hard and nearing completion.

Middle Fork Complex - Suppression Repair= 31 miles of handline completed. 26 miles of dozer line completed. 

Goat and Snag Fires - Suppression Repair = 17.3miles of handline completed. 27.4 miles of dozer line completed. 

Firefighters continue to work both fire suppression and suppression repair as needed so heavy firefighting equipment is moving from site to site. Please use extreme caution while traveling, especially when approaching vehicles, and at intersections. Community Meeting: Tonight at 6:00pm at the White Barn in Garden Valley for the Middle Fork Complex. 

Closure Orders: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices Hunters are not allowed access to closed areas. We ask the public to adhere to the closures as they currently exist; in particular, Trail Creek Hot Springs is currently within the closure area for the West Mountain Complex and is closed. Fire Restrictions: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions have been rescinded for the Boise National Forest. For more information on the restrictions visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices.

Middle Fork Fire Information: 208-992-3045 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.) Email: 2024.middleforkcomplex@firenet.gov 

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idbof-middle-fork-complex-fire-bulldog-and-nellie

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Middle-Fork-Complex-Fire-Boise-National-Forest/61565022204468

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2024.middleforkcomplex

Location: Trabuco Canyon, CA

Personnel: 584

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

Cause: Human

Size: 23,519

Percent contained: 88%

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

Transfer of command will occur this evening from Type 1 unified command to a Type 3 Incident Management Team that will be based out of the Cleveland National Forest. The incoming team is shadowing unified command today. The primary objective is to keep the fire within current containment lines. 

Eighty-eight percent of the fireline is secure, but a few areas have potential for the fire to creep past the line. Firefighters are keeping an eye on these steep drainages that continue to smolder within a thick layer of brush and duff. 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. Watershed assessment is underway in conjunction with suppression repair in preparation for future rain events. 

A closure order is in effect for the Trabuco Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest. Firefighters have observed hikers and mountain bikers in the area. 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 

Notice: Southern California Edison Electric Utility Company will be replacing damaged power poles and lines today in the Lake Elsinore area and will be using helicopters to transport and place 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.