See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

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.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?

19 Articles

All
Left
3
Center
8
Right
1
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 67% of the sources are Center
67% Center
Factuality

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

NBC LA broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Monday, July 7, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)

You have read 1 out of your 5 free daily articles.

Join millions of well-informed readers who use Ground to compare coverage, check their news blindspots, and challenge their worldview.