‘Tabletop’ exercise simulated real fire in Laguna Beach, helped with successful outcome, officials say

‘Tabletop’ exercise simulated real fire in Laguna Beach, helped with successful outcome, officials say

A mock “tabletop” scenario involving multiple Orange County fire and law enforcement agencies gave emergency responders an advantage in fighting the Rancho fire that broke out in Laguna Beach this week, officials said. Recently held in Aliso Viejo, the inter-agency simulation organized by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department gamed out the scenario of a blaze in the fire-prone wildland and canyons that stretch between Laguna Beach, Laguna Nigue…

'The timing was perfect': Earlier tabletop exercise helped Calif. FDs battle wildfire

A recent multi-agency wildfire drill helped Orange County responders swiftly contain the Rancho fire in Laguna Beach, highlighting the value of coordinated emergency planning