More than 100 homes were destroyed by the Airport Fire, which has scorched more than 23,500 acres in Orange and Riverside counties.
The Orange County Fire Authority on Sunday confirmed that about 115 homes and three commercial building businesses were burned down by the flames.
Officials fear those figures could rise after more of the damage is assessed.
Some fourteen people have been hurt by the fire, including 12 firefighters and two civilians, though the severity of those injuries was not clear.
Multiple homes have been destroyed near Lake Elsinore as the Airport Fire spread to more than 23,000 acres.
Despite the destruction left behind by the fire, firefighters were making good progress gaining containment, which as of Sunday morning stood at 19%.
Officials said crews were having “notable success in increasing containment” in areas such as Lake Elsinore, Decker Canyon Road and Lakeland Village.
Crews were expected to keep working to clear lines of vegetation and use favorable …