US: Evacuation Order Issued for OC Canyon Communities Due to Mudslide Risk

A mandatory evacuation order was issued for Orange County canyon communities near the Airport Fire burn scar on Wednesday night, March 12, as heavy rains pounded the region, increasing the possibility of debris flows and mudslides. The National Weather Service also issued a flood watch for the area. This video, taken on Thursday, shows damage from the downpour on Trabuco Canyon Road in Trabuco Canyon, with rocks and trees washed away.

US: Airport Fire Expands In Southern California, Destroys Homes

Airport Fire burning in Orange and Riverside Counties, Southern California has grown to more than 23,000 acres as of Wednesday morning, September 11. The fire injured at least seven people and destroyed homes.

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Airport Fire burning in Orange and Riverside Counties, Southern California has grown to more than 23,000 acres as of Wednesday morning, September 11. The fire injured at least seven people and destroyed homes.

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Airport Fire burning in Orange and Riverside Counties, Southern California has grown to more than 23,000 acres as of Wednesday morning, September 11. The fire injured at least seven people and destroyed homes.

Trabuco Canyon Fire Rages - California

Trabuco Canyon Fire Rages - California

Massive flames and heavy smoke are seen in Trabuco Canyon, Orange County, California, the United States, on September 10, 2024. Three fast-moving wildfires continued to burn in Southern California Tuesday as millions of residents in the region are still under an excessive heat warning. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trabuco Canyon Fire Rages - California

Trabuco Canyon Fire Rages - California

Massive flames and heavy smoke are seen in Trabuco Canyon, Orange County, California, the United States, on September 10, 2024. Three fast-moving wildfires continued to burn in Southern California Tuesday as millions of residents in the region are still under an excessive heat warning. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trabuco Canyon Fire Rages - California

Trabuco Canyon Fire Rages - California

Massive flames and heavy smoke are seen in Trabuco Canyon, Orange County, California, the United States, on September 10, 2024. Three fast-moving wildfires continued to burn in Southern California Tuesday as millions of residents in the region are still under an excessive heat warning. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trabuco Canyon Fire Rages - California

Trabuco Canyon Fire Rages - California

A firefighting helicopter is seen above massive flames and in heavy smoke in Trabuco Canyon, Orange County, California, the United States, on September 10, 2024. Three fast-moving wildfires continued to burn in Southern California Tuesday as millions of residents in the region are still under an excessive heat warning. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trabuco Canyon Fire Rages - California

Trabuco Canyon Fire Rages - California

A firefighting helicopter is seen above massive flames and in heavy smoke in Trabuco Canyon, Orange County, California, the United States, on September 10, 2024. Three fast-moving wildfires continued to burn in Southern California Tuesday as millions of residents in the region are still under an excessive heat warning. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trabuco Canyon Fire Rages - California

Trabuco Canyon Fire Rages - California

Massive flames and heavy smoke are seen in Trabuco Canyon, Orange County, California, the United States, on September 10, 2024. Three fast-moving wildfires continued to burn in Southern California Tuesday as millions of residents in the region are still under an excessive heat warning. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Evacuation Orders Issued As Airport Fire Grows Rapidly In Orange County, California 15

A fast-moving brush fire, dubbed the Airport fire, broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, Southern California, on Monday, September 9, prompting evacuation orders for the nearby areas. The blaze burned more than 9,300 acres as of Tuesday, leaving three people injured, including two firefighters. No damage to homes or buildings was reported.

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A fast-moving brush fire, dubbed the Airport fire, broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, Southern California, on Monday, September 9, prompting evacuation orders for the nearby areas. The blaze burned more than 9,300 acres as of Tuesday, leaving three people injured, including two firefighters. No damage to homes or buildings was reported.

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A fast-moving brush fire, dubbed the Airport fire, broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, Southern California, on Monday, September 9, prompting evacuation orders for the nearby areas. The blaze burned more than 9,300 acres as of Tuesday, leaving three people injured, including two firefighters. No damage to homes or buildings was reported.

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A fast-moving brush fire, dubbed the Airport fire, broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, Southern California, on Monday, September 9, prompting evacuation orders for the nearby areas. The blaze burned more than 9,300 acres as of Tuesday, leaving three people injured, including two firefighters. No damage to homes or buildings was reported.

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A fast-moving brush fire, dubbed the Airport fire, broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, Southern California, on Monday, September 9, prompting evacuation orders for the nearby areas. The blaze burned more than 9,300 acres as of Tuesday, leaving three people injured, including two firefighters. No damage to homes or buildings was reported.

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A fast-moving brush fire, dubbed the Airport fire, broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, Southern California, on Monday, September 9. The blaze burned more than 5,300 acres, prompting evacuation orders for the nearby areas and leaving three injured, including two firefighters.

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A fast-moving brush fire, dubbed the Airport fire, broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, Southern California, on Monday, September 9. The blaze burned more than 5,300 acres, prompting evacuation orders for the nearby areas and leaving three injured, including two firefighters.

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A fast-moving brush fire dubbed the Airport fire, broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, Southern California. The blaze grew to burn about 2,000 acres on Monday, September 9, prompting evacuation orders for nearby areas.

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A fast-moving brush fire, dubbed the Airport fire, broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, Southern California, on Monday, September 9. The blaze burned more than 5,300 acres, prompting evacuation orders for the nearby areas and leaving three injured, including two firefighters.

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A fast-moving brush fire, dubbed the Airport fire, broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, Southern California, on Monday, September 9. The blaze burned more than 5,300 acres, prompting evacuation orders for the nearby areas and leaving three injured, including two firefighters.

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A fast-moving brush fire dubbed the Airport fire, broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, Southern California. The blaze grew to burn about 2,000 acres on Monday, September 9, prompting evacuation orders for nearby areas.

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A fast-moving brush fire dubbed the Airport fire, broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, Southern California. The blaze grew to burn about 2,000 acres on Monday, September 9, prompting evacuation orders for nearby areas.

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A fast-moving brush fire dubbed the Airport fire, broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, Southern California. The blaze grew to burn about 2,000 acres on Monday, September 9, prompting evacuation orders for nearby areas.

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A fast-moving brush fire dubbed the Airport fire, broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, Southern California. The blaze grew to burn about 2,000 acres on Monday, September 9, prompting evacuation orders for nearby areas.

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A fast-moving brush fire dubbed the Airport fire, broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, Southern California. The blaze grew to burn about 2,000 acres on Monday, September 9, prompting evacuation orders for nearby areas.

US: Evacuation Orders Issued As Airport Fire Grows Rapidly In Orange County, California

A fast-moving brush fire dubbed the Airport fire, broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, Southern California. The blaze grew to burn about 2,000 acres on Monday, September 9, prompting evacuation orders for nearby areas.