Fire in Trabuco Canyon, Orange County: updates and evacuation
11 september 2024 в 00:13
Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, California, was devastated by a forest fire that intensified overnight. Known as the «Aerodrome Fire» by many sources, the situation continues as officials in Southern California work to contain the fire before it worsens. A press conference was held on Monday, September 9, and updates were provided by fire departments in the area.
On that day, OCFA PIO released a statement through X, declaring: «Firefighters are on scene of a brush fire on Trabuco Creek Road near the aerodrome for radio-controlled aircraft in Trabuco Canyon. Please avoid this area so firefighters can respond and work safely».
As Southern California continues to battle a heatwave, temperatures across the region have risen to 100 degrees.
According to KTLA, as of Tuesday, September 10, over 9,000 acres have burned, and the fire has not been contained. Cal Fire also noted that the fire still poses a threat to structures and is moving uphill according to the terrain and wind.
OCFA PIO released a video through X (formerly known as Twitter) of containment efforts, noting in the caption: «Fire has consumed approximately 9,000 acres. Much of the terrain is steep and extremely inaccessible».
Regarding containment measures, Cleveland National Forest district ranger Daryl Vans explained that the «Aerodrome Fire» «has a long way to go before it is extinguished» during a press conference, as reported by CNN. However, he also noted that no buildings in the area have been «burned down» yet.
According to CBS News, the following homes on Miander Street were ordered to evacuate: HOA Robinson Ranch, HOA Trabuco Highlands, and Trabuco Highlands apartment complex.
Additionally, Rose Canyon, Trabuco Canyon, Trabuco Creek Canyon, Trabuco Oaks Drive, Joplin Loop, Cooks Corner, and Dove Canyon streets were declared mandatory evacuation zones, according to the publication
On that day, OCFA PIO released a statement through X, declaring: «Firefighters are on scene of a brush fire on Trabuco Creek Road near the aerodrome for radio-controlled aircraft in Trabuco Canyon. Please avoid this area so firefighters can respond and work safely».
As Southern California continues to battle a heatwave, temperatures across the region have risen to 100 degrees.
According to KTLA, as of Tuesday, September 10, over 9,000 acres have burned, and the fire has not been contained. Cal Fire also noted that the fire still poses a threat to structures and is moving uphill according to the terrain and wind.
OCFA PIO released a video through X (formerly known as Twitter) of containment efforts, noting in the caption: «Fire has consumed approximately 9,000 acres. Much of the terrain is steep and extremely inaccessible».
Regarding containment measures, Cleveland National Forest district ranger Daryl Vans explained that the «Aerodrome Fire» «has a long way to go before it is extinguished» during a press conference, as reported by CNN. However, he also noted that no buildings in the area have been «burned down» yet.
According to CBS News, the following homes on Miander Street were ordered to evacuate: HOA Robinson Ranch, HOA Trabuco Highlands, and Trabuco Highlands apartment complex.
Additionally, Rose Canyon, Trabuco Canyon, Trabuco Creek Canyon, Trabuco Oaks Drive, Joplin Loop, Cooks Corner, and Dove Canyon streets were declared mandatory evacuation zones, according to the publication
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