Containment of the Airport Fire in Riverside and Orange counties jumped from 62% to 74% overnight, Cal Fire reported Sunday.
“[The] black line around the fire perimeter continues to grow each day, a sign of firefighter focus and dedication toward keeping the Airport Fire within its current footprint,” Cal Fire said. “Weather conditions in recent days have provided opportunities to connect sections of open line into a continuous loop around the fire. Crews are mopping up and tying in all open line that remains on the perimeter.
“We’re doing everything we can while it’s cooler to construct those fire lines, improving them and making sure they’re tested by the wind,” Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Steve Concialdi said.
The fire authority “flew in some hot shot” firefighters recently to camp out in inaccessible terrain and not have to spend hours commuting, Concialdi said. He added that authorities are imploring drone operators to avoid the area since they force aircrafts to land in order to avoid collisions.