TRABUCO CANYON, CA — Containment lines slowly grew Friday around the monstrous Airport Fire burning in Orange and Riverside counties, with “favorable” weather conditions helping firefighters who continued to struggle with the difficult terrain.
As of Friday morning, the fire was estimated at 23,410 acres, while containment grew from 5 percent Thursday to 8 percent on Friday.
“Experienced hotshot crews are actively constructing fire lines in rugged terrain, employing strategies that minimize risks to personnel,” according to a morning assessment from incident commanders. “Hand crews are playing a vital role in making progress during favorable weather conditions Aerial support is also instrumental, with aircraft dropping fire retardant to create barriers and slow the fire’s spread, ensuring the safety of both firefighters and the public.”
