Trabuco Canyon Airport Fire burning in Orange County – NBC Los Angeles

Firefighters with the Orange County Fire Authority responded to a brush fire that broke out in Trabuco Canyon Monday.

The fire was first reported at around 1:15 p.m. on Trabuco Creek Road near an airport, according to the OC Fire Authority. 

The blaze burned about 7 acres as of Monday afternoon as 40 units of firefighters attacked the fire from ground and air.

Engine strike teams, hand crews, dozers, helicopters and fixed wing aircraft were deployed to put out the flames.

Drivers were urged to avoid the area so firefighters can respond and work safely.