Brush Fire Breaks Out; Evacuations Ordered In Laguna Beach
LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, JUL 7 – Hot, windy conditions fueled a rapidly spreading brush fire, forcing mandatory evacuations in multiple Laguna Beach neighborhoods, officials said.
- At 2:15 p.m. Monday, Laguna Beach firefighters responded to a hillside brush fire near Rancho Laguna Road and Morningside Drive, prompting evacuations for La Mirada, Katella, Summit Drive, and Baja Street.
- Hot and windy weather fueled the fire’s rapid uphill spread, accelerating the blaze in Laguna Beach.
- Fire scorched about one acre in heavy brush; ground crews deployed structure protection and aircraft dropped retardant.
- Laguna Beach firefighters ordered evacuations for La Mirada, Katella, Summit, and Baja Streets, with crews establishing structure protection as the fire threatened homes.
- Laguna Beach officials continue to monitor hot spots and investigate the suspected cause, urging residents to stay vigilant and avoid fireworks.
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