The Airport fire, which ignited from heavy equipment work, has devastated over 20,000 acres in Orange and Riverside counties, leading to mass evacuations.
With zero containment reported, firefighters are challenged as erratic winds complicate containment efforts, endangering both residents and firefighters in the affected areas.
Community members describe the atmosphere of uncertainty and fear, as smoke fills the air and evacuees anxiously await news about their homes.
Evacuee Joel Pavelka expresses a mix of hope and concern, reflecting the resilience of the small community that has faced wildfires before.
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