breaking news a massive Blaze threatens homes and lives in Orange County on Monday afternoon a wildfire ignited in Trabuco Canyon Orange County near a model airplane airport dubbed the airport fire it has quickly consumed over 8,500 Acres threatening more than 36,000 homes and structures fueled by dry conditions and strong winds the fire spread rapidly prompting immediate evacuations in truko Canyon and surrounding areas evacuation warnings are now extended to parts of Riverside County due to the fire's Relentless advance with temperatures reaching 98° fah and wind speeds of 15 mph containment efforts are proving challenging firefighters are working tirelessly but the situation remains critical schools in Orange and Riverside counties have been closed and residents are urged to follow local evacuation orders and stay indoors if they are in affected areas this Wildfire coincides with other active fires in Southern California including the bridge fire in Los Angeles County and the line fire in the San Bernardino Mountains making it a tough season for firefighters and res alike stay tuned for more updates and stay safe Orange County