Trabuco Canyon was the site of attempts to mine tin in the early 1900s . Mining remains from this activity include : tunnels into the sides of the canyon '' ( closed for public safety ) '' ; the stone foundation of an ore-processing stamp mill ; and several dams on the creek . On October 21 , 2007 , a large wildfire started in Silverado Canyon and spread to Trabuco Canyon . The Canyon was evacuated by the Fire Department
a large wildfire
Santiago Fire
Trabuco Canyon, California