Event News & Information
Airport Fire evacuation and road closure updates for Orange County
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is announcing the down grade of evacuation orders for a portion of the Ortega Highway from an Evacuation Order (Mandatory) to an Evacuation Warning (Voluntary), and the lifting of Evacuation Warnings (Voluntary) for Robinson Ranch, Coto de Caza, Dove Canyon, Silverado Canyon, Trabuco Canyon and Modjeska Canyon effective Monday, September 16, 2024, at 3 p.m.
Voluntary Evacuation Warnings being released:
Ortega Highway
- ORT01A (From Ortega Highway east to the Orange County line)
Coto De Caza
Modjeska Canyon
Rancho Santa Margarita
Silverado Canyon
Trabuco Canyon
The Hard Road Closure remains in place on the Orange County side for the Ortega Highway:
- Ortega Hwy at US Forest Service Station #25
Mandatory Evacuation Orders remain in place for the following areas:
Ortega Highway
- ELCO1 - which includes Blue Jay Campground
Mandatory Evacuation Orders downgraded to Evacuation Warning:
Ortega Highway
- ORT01B - which includes Caspers Regional Park
This will also include the following road closures:
Hard Road Closures:
- Trabuco Canyon Road and Trabuco Creek Road
- Santiago Peak Trailhead via Maple Springs
Soft Road Closures remaining:
- Modjeska Grade Road and Santiago Canyon Road
- Modjeska Canyon Road and Santiago Canyon Road
- Silverado Canyon Road and Santiago Canyon Road
Soft Road Closures being released:
- Plano Trabuco Road at Joshua Drive
- Plano Trabuco Road at Robinson Ranch Road
- El Toro Road and Live Oak Canyon Road
Fire crews remain actively engaged in suppression efforts. Residents and visitors are reminded to stay out of the area affected by the fire, and refrain from recreational use of roads, trails, switchbacks and areas until the fire is fully contained.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have a strong presence in the repopulated and evacuated areas for the next several days to ensure the protection of our residents and their property.
The OC Public Information Hotline phone number is (714) 628-7085. All resources and support personnel have been identified and are on standby ready to mobilize other areas of the Emergency Operations Center when needed.
Residents may receive emergency alerts on their cell phones and e-mail addresses by registering online at www.alertoc.com. The phone numbers registered will be called only if the registered address is affected by an emergency situation.
Care and Reception Center
Foothill Ranch library located at 27002 Cabriole Way, Foothill Ranch, 92610 is now open. Small household pets can co-locate.
Saddleback Church and the Rancho Santa Margarita Bell Tower Regional Community Center are closed.
Large Animal Shelters
- OC Fair and Events Center at 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626 has a number of stalls still available. Owners should call 714-708-1588 prior to arrival and enter Gate 9 off Arlington.
- The Los Alamitos Race Course at 4961 Katella Ave. Cypress, 90720 has available space. The public can call 714-820-2830 and enter the Stable Gate.
- Nohl Ranch Saddle Club at 6352 E. Nohl Ranch, Anaheim, 92807 has limited stalls available in addition to paddocks and round pens. The public can call 714-308-1093.
- Serrano Creek Stable in Lake Forest is currently full.
Small Animal Shelters
- Mission Viejo Animal Services is at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center to assist with sheltering pets and help evacuated residents reunite with their pets. If you need assistance with your pet, please call 949-470-3045 and press 2.
- OC Animal Care is also able to shelter other pets. OC Animal Care is located at 1630 Victory Road, Tustin, 92782. Please bring photo identification, veterinary or vaccination records, special food, and medications along with your animal.
Claims for Money or Damages
If your property has been damaged as a result of the Airport Fire, and you are currently insured, file a claim with your insurance provider. If your property has been damaged as a result of the Airport Fire and you are underinsured or uninsured, please fill out this form:
Claim for Money or Damages Word Doc
Claim for Money or Damages Adobe PDF
United State Postal Service Mail Information
Visit https://about.usps.com/newsroom/service-alerts/residential/welcome.htm for information on currently closed locations. If you are in an evacuation area and your Postal Service location is open, visit the location with a government issued photo id to retrieve mail.
Medical Prescriptions for Evacuees
Any evacuees needing prescription medications and who are unable to fill them via their health care provider or pharmacy should call the OC Public Information Hotline at (714) 628-7085. Hotline staff will ask for callers to provide their name and telephone number. County personnel will screen and process requests and will respond to callers at the telephone number provided.
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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!
Partner Agencies
- Orange County Public Works
- Orange County Fire Authority
- Orange County Sheriff's Department
- Orange County Sheriff's Department Emergency Management Division
- Cleveland National Forest
- National Weather Service - San Diego Office
