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Laguna Beach Brush Fire Contained at Four Acres, Evacuation Orders Lifted

Authorities have launched an investigation into the fire’s origin following successful containment at four acres.

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Laguna Beach Fire
A brush fire broke out Monday near Rancho Laguna Road and Morningside Drive in Laguna Beach.  (Photo by Daniel Pearson, Contributing Photographer)
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Overview

  • The blaze ignited July 7 at about 2:16 p.m. near Rancho Laguna Road and Morningside Drive and spread rapidly uphill under hot, windy conditions.
  • Mandatory evacuations for La Mirada Street, Katella Street, Summit Drive and Baja Street were issued that afternoon with Arch Beach Heights placed on warning.
  • Ground crews deployed for structure defense and aircraft conducted water drops to halt the fire’s forward progress by early evening.
  • All evacuation orders were lifted by 7:30 p.m. with no reported injuries or structural damage.
  • Hand crews remain on scene to prevent reignitions as investigators work to determine the fire’s cause.