DEVELOPING STORY: More than 1,000 firefighters are battling a raging blaze in Orange County, California that has already led to widespread evacuations. More than 1,900 acres has burned.
“Don’t wait for a mandatory evacuation order. If you are under an involuntary evacuation order, please know those are not issued lightly. That is the time to get going,” Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner said during a news conference with fire officials.
Authorities say the fire was accidentally started by work crews. They were moving boulders to prevent motorbikes from accessing a trail. Their equipment sparked the fire. Watch videos below.
There are some flames on the ridge near Santiago Peak#AirportFire pic.twitter.com/nctw2HJjnj
— Cotton (@Cotton0607) September 10, 2024
#AirportFire in S. Orange County
— Nick Pandher (@nickpandher) September 9, 2024
I'm a distance away but was able to grab this shot and the Erickson MD-87 tanker N293EA doing their drop (sorry bit of a distance away and NO tripod setup – so yes it shakes!) pic.twitter.com/ihTHSYi8Fz
🚨BREAKING: The #AirportFire near Trabuco Canyon, CA has rapidly spread, growing to over 1,300 acres in under 3 hours! pic.twitter.com/FNRYFxhTWI
— X-Tainment Hub (@XTainmentHub) September 9, 2024
#AirportFire shot from dove canyon. Last videos and pictures before I go to sleep. pic.twitter.com/43Dq1VakIn
— Ryan O’Leary (@Freakinbuttons) September 10, 2024