Airport Fire in Orange, Riverside County at 42% containment
Residents affected by Airport fire begin filing claims against County of Orange
The County of Orange has received the first claim over losses from the Airport fire that has destroyed a reported 160 structures and damaged another 34.
Residents affected by Airport Fire considering legal action against Orange County
Three weeks after the Airport Fire erupted, the blaze has burned more than 23,000 acres across Orange and Riverside counties.
Update: 23,526 acres burned in Orange, Riverside County by Airport Fire, still 95% contained
Airport Fire initially started 1:21 p.m. Sep. 9 in Orange, Riverside County. After being active for 18 days, it has burned 23,526 acres. A crew of 265 firefighters has been working on site and, by Friday morning, they managed to contain 95% of the fire. The wildfire originated from equipment usage.
Airport Fire victims file claims against Orange County
Airport Fire victims filed claims against Orange County after investigators determined the a public works crew unintentionally started the destructive blaze.
Emergency declaration reissued for Airport fire by Orange County health officer
Kwong, Orange County's health officer, on Friday reissued an emergency declarationn for the Airport fire that began Sept. 9 and has so far consumed more than 23,000 acres.
Update: Airport Fire remains 81% contained, 23,519 acres destroyed in Orange, Riverside County
Airport Fire initially started 1:21 p.m. Sep. 9 in Orange, Riverside County. After being active for two weeks, it has burned 23,519 acres. A crew of 1,118 firefighters has been working on site and, by Monday morning, they managed to contain 81% of the fire. The wildfire originated from equipment usage.
How to find Orange County assistance resources for Airport Fire recovery
Orange County launched a website and plans to open an assistance center to provide residents with information about recovering from the Airport Fire.
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Airport Fire in Trabuco Canyon explodes in size, forcing mandatory evacuation orders
The Airport Fire that broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County grew to burn about 2,000 acres Monday afternoon, prompting evacuation orders for those who live in the area. The mandatory ...
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Airport Fire Close to 100% Containment
Dry weather and low humidity are preventing full containment of the Airport Fire Monday and firefighters are working to ...
Orange County braces for potential flood of litigation from Airport fire victims
Orange County retains law firm as attorneys begin a coordinated effort to file potentially hundreds of claims from victims of ...
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4 Orange County firefighters remain hospitalized after crash while returning from Airport Fire
The other four firefighters remain hospitalized - two are at Mission Hospital and two are at Orange County Global Medical ...
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Airport Fire 81% Contained
Containment of the Airport Fire in Orange and Riverside counties jumped from 81% to 89% Tuesday, Cal Fire reported. “We’re ...
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Orange County artist creates painting in honor of injured OCFA firefighters
As well-wishes continue to pour in for the eight injured firefighters from the Airport fire, one Orange County artist thought ...