Evacuation Orders Issued In OC Communities Due To Flooding

TRABUCO CREEK, CA — A mandatory evacuation order for areas near the Airport Fire burn scar was issued Tuesday amid heavy rains and wintry weather.

The evacuation order was sent out for residents living in Trabuco Creek, Hot Springs Canyon and Bell Canyon starting 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Evacuation warnings remain in place for Long Canyon and Modjeska Canyon, according to the county.

Evacuation orders cover areas in:

• Trabuco Creek including the RC Airport, fire station, campground/park and school.
• Bell Canyon including Starr Ranch.
• Hot Springs Canyon including Lazy-W Ranch.

Residents can also expect road closures at the following areas:

• Trabuco Canyon Road at Rose Canyon.
• Plano Trabuco near Robinson Ranch.
• Grey Rock at Bell Canyon.
• Hot Springs Canyon at Ortega Highway.

THIS IS A BREAKING STORY. REFRESH FOR UPDATES.