Airport Fire in Orange, Riverside County at 42% containment
Update: Airport Fire in Orange, Riverside County at 42% containment
Airport Fire initially started 1:21 p.m. Sep. 9 in Orange, Riverside County. After being active for 10 days, it has burned 23,519 acres. A crew of 2,052 firefighters has been working on site and, by Thursday evening, they managed to contain 42% of the fire. The wildfire originated from equipment usage.
Airport Fire in Orange, Riverside counties: Containment increases in Southern California wildfire
The Orange County Fire Authority said a cold front is expected to bring light showers and cooler temperatures.
Airport Fire destroys 160 structures in Orange and Riverside counties
Firefighters are making progress today battling the massive Airport Fire in Orange and Riverside counties, where 23,519 acres have been charred with containment at 31%. Cooler temperatures helped firefighters make progress on battling the blaze.
OC’s Airport Fire Continues Into Riverside County as Containment Begins
Firefighters reported they were starting to get the fire under control on Wednesday night, but evacuation warnings and orders remain in place.
Update: Fire crew of 771 manages to contain Airport Fire in Orange, Riverside County by 8%
Airport Fire initially started 1:21 p.m. Sep. 9 in Orange County. It has burned 9,333.1 acres after being active for 24 hours. By Tuesday afternoon, the blaze remains uncontained and continues to expand. However, the cause is still being investigated.
How to find Riverside County Airport Fire recovery assistance
Residents impacted by the Airport Fire in Riverside County can visit a local assistance center in Lake Elsinore.
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Battle against Airport Fire seems optimistic with 19% containment
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Airport fire’s forward progress stopped as containment starts to climb
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Cooler weather helps in the battle against the Airport Fire
This story will no longer be updated, for the latest information on the Airport Fire, click here ... success in increasing containment" in areas such as Lake Elsinore, Decker Canyon Road and ...