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An Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) is issued for the Airport Fire burn scar

Effective November 14, 2025, at 4:00 pm, an Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) for the Airport Fire burn scar area has been issued by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department due to potential flooding and debris flows. The voluntary evacuation is for residents located within:

  • Trabuco Creek, including the RC Airport, campground, and school
  • Bell Canyon, including Starr Ranch
  • Hot Springs Canyon, including Lazy-W Ranch

In coordination with the Orange County Social Services Agency and Orange County Public Libraries, the American Red Cross will open a congregate (dormitory-style) shelter location for evacuated residents of the Canyons at 7 pm on Friday, November 14. The shelter will be located at the Foothill Ranch Library Program Annex, which is directly adjacent to the Foothill Ranch Library located at 27002 Cabriole Way, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610.

Residents with large animals should follow their personal plans to move their animals before the rainfall arrives.

Any person with disabilities or with access and/or functional needs requiring assistance with evacuation should call the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch at (714-647-7000).

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Airport Fire Debris Flow Planning

Click here to access the Airport Fire Debris Flow resources webpage.

Hi-Lo Siren

Some of the Sheriff's Department's patrol units are now equipped with a new siren feature to alert residents to evacuation orders during emergencies, such as a fire or flood. The system also is equipped with an external PA system that can play recorded messages to notify residents about the need to evacuate.

Our priority during any emergency is your safety, and this new tool will help bolster our response efforts during mass evacuations. Remember: When you hear hi-lo, it's time to go!

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