Airport Fire in Orange, Riverside counties
Firefighters make progress on Airport Fire burning in Riverside and Orange counties
Firefighters Sunday continued to make progress on the Airport Fire, which has scorched more than 20,000 acres, in Riverside and Orange counties.
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 2,007 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: Maps & Updates
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, officials said.
Spread of Airport Fire slows after spreading 23,140 acres across Orange and Riverside counties
Progress of the Airport Fire has slowed Thursday morning as crews reached 5% containment of the 23,140-acre blaze.
Weather aids fight against Airport Fire in OC, Riverside County
Cooler temperatures and higher humidity helped firefighters achieve 31% containment of the Airport Fire, which as of Monday morning has burned 23,519 acres in Orange and Riverside counties. The fire
Airport Fire: Some evacuation orders downgraded in Orange, Riverside counties
Evacuation orders for the Airport Fire remain in Orange and Riverside counties, though some have been downgraded to warnings.
Most evacuation orders in Orange County lifted as Airport Fire slows in Riverside County
Progress of the Airport Fire continues to slow Saturday morning as crews reach 9% containment of the 23,494-acre blaze.
Airport Fire destroys 115 homes in Orange, Riverside counties
More than 100 homes were destroyed in the massive Airport Fire in Orange and Riverside counties, where 23,519 acres have been charred with containment now at 19 percent. The wildfire left several people injured and forced entire communities to evacuate their homes,
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.
Breaking: Bravo Mhp Jrpv Fire reported in Riverside County on Sep. 21
A new wildfire was reported today at 7:13 a.m. in Riverside County. Bravo Mhp Jrpv Fire has been burning on private land.
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As of Sunday evening, the fire had burned 23,494 and was 19% contained. The fire is now also affecting Riverside County, according to Cal Fire and is 5% contained as of Thursday evening.