Mountain High Fire: Escalating Airport Fire in Trabuco Canyon Raises Alarm
Mountain High Fire: The Situation Unfolds
The Airport Fire burning in eastern Orange County is one of three brush fires continuing to rage in Southern California. Hot temperatures and dry conditions challenge firefighting crews. The blaze in Trabuco Canyon exploded in size overnight and by Tuesday afternoon, it had burned nearly 20,000 acres and remains 0% contained. Evacuation orders and warnings for thousands remain in place in the Rancho Santa Margarita area.
Impacts of Mountain High Fire
- Fire Spread: Rapid expansion due to dry weather.
- Evacuations: Thousands affected in Riverside and Orange counties.
- Containment: Firefighters struggling with 0% containment.
Authorities expanded mandatory evacuation orders to include homes in Riverside County just before 2 p.m. Tuesday.
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