ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — The Airport Fire in Orange and Riverside counties is 31% contained Monday as the blaze has burned 23,519 acres in Southern California.
The Orange County Fire Authority said a cold front is expected to bring light showers and cooler temperatures. This, along with increased humidity, is expected to decrease fire activity.
“We’re being helped by the weather and that weather will continue for a couple of days so we’re making good progress," said Orange County Fire Authority Operations Section Chief Albert Ward.
Crews couldn't access an area previously blocked by a rock slide. However, the southern edge of the fire is still marked by “very rugged inaccessible country” that will require helicopters to bring crews in or a long hike, Ward said Sunday.
Despite favorable weather, there is still fire risk above 4,000 feet in elevation, which remains dry. Smoldering vegetation up high can roll downhill and ignite unburned vegetation, the fire authority said.
Accounts to Follow:
Fire Map
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Evacuation Map
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An evacuation map for Orange County and Riverside County is available below.
Wildfire Preps
If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.
The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, and supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for lvocal warning system notifications and knowing your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.
Some counties use Nixle alerts to update residents on severe weather, wildfires, and other news. To sign up, visit www.nixle.com or text your zip code to 888777 to start receiving alerts.
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