Laguna Niguel

A brush fire burning in Laguna Niguel led to the Orange County Sheriff's Department calling for residents to immediately evacuate as some homes went up in ...

An upscale Southern California waterfront neighborhood was evacuated Wednesday after a wildfire fanned by ocean winds spread to as many as eight houses.

Deputies and firefighters went from house to house to evacuate residents as a state of emergency was issued, officials said. Residents of the Coronado Pointe and Pacific Island Drive neighborhoods were ordered to leave their homes, while voluntary evacuations were in effect in nearby Laguna Beach, officials said. Officials reportedly declared a state of emergency in Laguna Niguel to help fight the growing fire.

A small wildfire that broke out Wednesday in brush near Laguna Niguel quickly grew to 200 acres in windy and dry conditions, burned about 20 homes and ...

The earlier fire grew to about 150 acres before it was extinguished. A few remarked how sad it was to see the plumes rising from what were once glamorous homes. Mark Flohr said he first became aware of the fire when he heard aircraft overhead and then saw smoke. “I really hope that’s not in Aliso Canyon,’” Nauman said. The shelter had a place for pets, kids and a general location where folks could watch the news on big screens. Many will remain overnight and over the next several days, but were making good progress Wednesday, Fennessy said In it was an orange and white tabby cat. Because of potential health risks from wildfire smoke, the South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a smoke advisory for parts of Orange County. Fennessy estimated 20 homes had burned — the exact number damaged and destroyed would be determined by assessment teams beginning Thursday. Smoke was seen pouring out of several houses that were eventually engulfed by flames in TV news helicopter footage broadcast live from the scene. Multi-million dollar homes on Coronado Pointe Drive, Vista Court, and Via Las Rosa, as well as The Ranch golf course and resort, were evacuated. It had burned about three acres as of 3:30 p.m., Orange County Fire Capt. Sean Doran said.

The fire broke out Wednesday afternoon between Laguna Niguel and Laguna Beach near a water treatment plant, according to the Orange County Fire Authority, and ...

The Orange County Emergency Operations Center has also created a public information hotline to respond to questions from residents. As of 10:41 p.m., the acreage was reportedly at 195.WATCH NOW You can reach them at 714-628-7085. The Orange County Emergency Operations Center has also created a public information hotline to respond to questions from residents. We had embers in our attic spaces, through vents. "We have embers cast very deep down into those canyons, many of them up into those palm trees. You can reach them at 714-628-7085. Another mandatory evacuation order was issued for the area north of the intersection of Flying Cloud Drive and Pacific Island Drive to the intersection of Highlands Avenue and Pacific Island Drive. We had embers in our attic spaces, through vents. "We have embers cast very deep down into those canyons, many of them up into those palm trees. The focus is to get into these homes and to really take a look into those attics, to get down in the vegetation, to really make sure we're not leaving any hot embers in place." Another mandatory evacuation order was issued for the area north of the intersection of Flying Cloud Drive and Pacific Island Drive to the intersection of Highlands Avenue and Pacific Island Drive.

A massive fire is engulfed multi-million-dollar mansions near the Laguna Hills area.

During SkyFOX's coverage, two people were spotted standing near the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Orange County Fire Authority and the Los Angeles Fire Department are among the departments helping the Laguna Beach Fire Department in the region-wide push to contain Coastal Fire. About 100 homes are being evacuated due to Coastal Fire, according to OCSD. One of the homes in the Aliso Canyon area has collapsed during Coastal Fire. (The Coastal Fire is torching homes in the Laguna Hills area. Officials in Anaheim announced Coastal Fire will not be a threat to those living in the city of Anaheim.

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According to Zillow estimates, homes in the Laguna Niguel neighborhood are worth $2.6 million to $10 million. A 10,000-square-foot estate on Vista Court listed for $9.9 million appeared to burn in footage shot by television new crews in helicopters. Another 100 homes were potentially in the fire’s path, according to authorities.

A fast-moving wildfire erupted in the Southern California city of Laguna Niguel on Wednesday afternoon, local authorities said, affecting about 200 acres, ...

Residents of Balboa Nyes neighborhood were temporarily put under voluntary evacuation orders, before they were lifted later in the evening. The recent fires are not necessarily burning thousands of acres, but the swifter pace of the fires is increasing the danger posed to buildings and people, he said. The state is in its third year of severe drought.

At least 20 homes were set ablaze Wednesday in parts of the Laguna Hills area of Orange County, California, as a brush fire rapidly grew and spread to ...

"There were tons of people in the area doing the same, watching the fire before the winds changed and began pushing the flames closer and closer. But now, "fire is spreading in this very dry vegetation and taking off. At that point we decided to leave and go prepare for potential evacuation." "We're seeing spread in ways that we haven't before. "When we reached the top we saw the full scale of how big the fire was and witness how quickly it was spreading," he said. "The fuel beds in this county, throughout Southern California, throughout the West, are so dry that a fire like this is going to be more commonplace," he said.

A small wildfire that broke out Wednesday in brush near Laguna Niguel quickly grew to 200 acres in windy and dry conditions, burned about 20 homes and ...

The earlier fire grew to about 150 acres before it was extinguished. A few remarked how sad it was to see the plumes rising from what were once glamorous homes. Mark Flohr said he first became aware of the fire when he heard aircraft overhead and then saw smoke. “I really hope that’s not in Aliso Canyon,’” Nauman said. The shelter had a place for pets, kids and a general location where folks could watch the news on big screens. Many will remain overnight and over the next several days, but were making good progress Wednesday, Fennessy said In it was an orange and white tabby cat. Because of potential health risks from wildfire smoke, the South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a smoke advisory for parts of Orange County. Fennessy estimated 20 homes had burned — the exact number damaged and destroyed would be determined by assessment teams beginning Thursday. Smoke was seen pouring out of several houses that were eventually engulfed by flames in TV news helicopter footage broadcast live from the scene. Multi-million dollar homes on Coronado Pointe Drive, Vista Court, and Via Las Rosa, as well as The Ranch golf course and resort, were evacuated. It had burned about three acres as of 3:30 p.m., Orange County Fire Capt. Sean Doran said.

A temporary shelter was set up at Crown Valley Community Center on Crown Valley Parkway. Here's a look at the fire's location. According to Zillow estimates, ...

According to Zillow estimates, homes in the Laguna Niguel neighborhood are worth $2.6 million to $10 million. A 10,000-square-foot estate on Vista Court listed for $9.9 million appeared to burn in footage shot by television new crews in helicopters. Another 100 homes were potentially in the fire’s path, according to authorities.

The flames spread quickly as they tore through thick brush on the hillside, aided by ocean winds that sparked spot fires ahead of the main blaze. The fire ...

The fire pushed its way uphill, advancing on Aliso Summit Trail and into the neighboring multimillion-dollar estates. Several water- dropping helicopters were also being employed in the firefight. Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy said at a Wednesday night news conference that an estimated 20-plus homes had been destroyed. The Coastal Fire was reported at 2:44 p.m., Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Sean Doran said. Crews on scene estimated the size at about 200 acres by 6:15 p.m. It’s very scary.”

A temporary shelter was set up at Crown Valley Community Center on Crown Valley Parkway. Here's a look at the fire's location. According to Zillow estimates, ...

According to Zillow estimates, homes in the Laguna Niguel neighborhood are worth $2.6 million to $10 million. A 10,000-square-foot estate on Vista Court listed for $9.9 million appeared to burn in footage shot by television new crews in helicopters. Another 100 homes were potentially in the fire’s path, according to authorities.

Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy said homes that had been touched by the fire were likely destroyed beyond repair.

"Smoke from the Coastal Fire may pose a health danger to some Orange County residents, especially those in certain high-risk groups. "The firefighters behind me are really putting on an aggressive fight." "Coastal Fire is now at approximately 195 acres. "The area north of the intersection of Flying Cloud Drive Pacific Island Drive to the intersection of Highlands Avenue and Pacific Island Drive is under Mandatory Evacuation Order," the Orange County Sheriff's Department said in a statement posted on its website. "The area south of Flying Cloud Drive and Pacific Island Drive to the intersection of Pacific Island Drive and Crown Valley Parkway is under a Voluntary Evacuation Warning." At least 20 residences in the city were set alight on Wednesday and the Orange County Fire Authority called for homes in the area to be evacuated and dubbed it the "Coastal Fire."

The blaze, called the Coastal Fire, broke out Wednesday afternoon between Laguna Niguel and Laguna Beach near a water treatment plant, according to the Orange ...

It's not clear if that means there was a power line down, but one resident from south Laguna Beach told Eyewitness News the power went out moments before she started hearing sirens apparently responding to the fire. Fire officials were expected to provide an update at a press conference scheduled for 8:30 a.m. The Orange County Emergency Operations Center has also created a public information hotline to respond to questions from residents. All roads leading up to those streets are closed. It's not clear if that means there was a power line down, but one resident from south Laguna Beach told Eyewitness News the power went out moments before she started hearing sirens apparently responding to the fire. You can reach them at 714-628-7085. Fire officials were expected to provide an update at a press conference scheduled for 8:30 a.m. The Orange County Emergency Operations Center has also created a public information hotline to respond to questions from residents. We had embers in our attic spaces, through vents. All roads leading up to those streets are closed. You can reach them at 714-628-7085. We had embers in our attic spaces, through vents.

A wildfire that broke out Wednesday in brush in Laguna Niguel prompted the evacuation of some nearby homes and a luxury resort and golf course, ...

Residents remained under evacuation orders early Thursday after a brush fire fanned by ocean winds charged up a hillside and burned at least 20 homes in a.

Southern California Edison reported possible "circuit activity" at about the time the fire started Wednesday afternoon. California is coming off one of it driest winters on record, adding to concerns about how quickly brush fires can spread, especially in windy conditions. Details about how the fire started were not immediately available. "I saw flashes of fires just coming in my house and that's the time I left with my wife," said Abi Farsoni, who left his computer, and everything he owns. I didn't have time to take them." I have a lot of things.

The wind-driven brush fire began about 3 p.m. Wednesday in a canyon near Laguna Beach and raced uphill, reaching a subdivision at the top of the crest.

Voluntary evacuations: The area south of Flying Cloud Drive and Pacific Island Drive to Pacific Island Drive and Crown Valley Parkway is under voluntary evacuation warning. Several homes caught fire at Coronado Pointe near the Aliso Summit Hiking Trail. By Thursday morning, the blaze had scorched 199 acres and destroyed a least 20 multimillion-dollar houses, according to Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy. The area north of Flying Cloud Drive and Pacific Island Drive to Highlands Avenue and Pacific Island Drive is under a mandatory evacuation order.

A massive fire engulfed multimillion-dollar mansions near the Laguna Hills area in Orange County.

A fire broke out near the same area about three months ago. Click on the locator button in the map below to find your location: During SkyFOX's coverage, two people were spotted standing near the fire. The Coastal Fire was reported at 2:44 p.m. Wednesday, Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Sean Doran said. "Our thoughts are with the community members whose homes have been damaged and those who were evacuated because of the Coastal Fire, and we are coordinating with fire agencies as needed to ensure firefighter safety," said SCE spokesman David Song. "We submitted an initial Electric Safety Incident Report to the California Public Utilities Commission. SCE is required to submit an ESIR to the CPUC on certain types of incidents. The Emerald Bay Fire sparked in Laguna Beach on the morning of Feb. 10. The fire dubbed the "Coastal Fire," has now burned 199 acres, with no containment percentage available and no cause having been determined. About 100 homes were being evacuated due to Coastal Fire, according to OCSD. The Orange County Fire Authority and the Los Angeles Fire Department are among the departments helping the Laguna Beach Fire Department in the region-wide push to contain Coastal Fire. The firefighter's current condition is unknown. Officials in Anaheim said that the Coastal Fire will not be a threat to those living in the city of Anaheim. While the cause of the fire is under investigation, officials with Southern California Edison confirmed that "information reflects circuit activity occurring close in time to the reported time of the fire."

A wildfire that broke out Wednesday in brush in Laguna Niguel prompted the evacuation of some nearby homes and a luxury resort and golf course, ...

Residents remained under evacuation orders early Thursday after a brush fire fanned by ocean winds charged up a hillside and burned at least 20 homes in a.

California is coming off one of it driest winters on record, adding to concerns about how quickly brush fires can spread, especially in windy conditions. "Our top priority is the safety of customers, employees and communities, which is why we continue to enhance our wildfire mitigation efforts through grid hardening, situational awareness and enhanced operational practices." The ESIR reports are required for certain types of incidents. "I saw flashes of fires just coming in my house and that's the time I left with my wife," said Abi Farsoni, who left his computer, and everything he owns. I didn't have time to take them." I have a lot of things. Check here for an interactive map of evacuations, road closures and shelters for the Coastal Fire in Orange County. The report is intended to make the CPUC aware of the circuit activity so the agency can investigate. "Our thoughts are with the community members whose homes have been damaged and those who are being (or were) evacuated because of the Coastal Fire, and we are coordinating with fire agencies as needed to ensure firefighter safety," the utility said in a statement. About 900 homes remained under evacuation orders Thursday morning. Video from NewsChopper4 showed spot fires early Thursday as firefighters appeared to gain ground on the fire between Laguna Niguel and the neighboring city of Laguna Beach. On Wednesday at the base of Coronado Pointe, one of the evacuated areas, panicked families gathered as firefighters tried to slow flames and smoke darkened the sky.

A terrifying scene unfolded Wednesday night as a wind-whipped wildfire tore through a high-end subdivision near Laguna Beach, Calif., destroying at least 20 ...

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A smoke advisory remains in effect for a swath of Orange County as crews work on the Coastal fire, which has destroyed at least 20 homes in Laguna Niguel.

Southern California Edison issued an initial report to state regulators Wednesday saying that “our information reflects circuit activity occurring close in time to the reported time of the fire,” but no other details were provided. “Additional precautions are especially needed for older adults, those with preexisting medical conditions like heart or lung disease, those with disabilities, children, and those who may be working outdoors.” In Laguna Niguel, thick smoke still choked the Coronado Pointe neighborhood Thursday morning.

Fanned by offshore winds, a brush fire exploded in Laguna Niguel Wednesday, consuming nearly 200 acres and burning two-dozen homes. The blaze, dubbed the ...

Fire officials said at least 20 multimillion-dollar mansions have been destroyed after a fire erupted in Orange County. Laguna Niguel city officials said ...

The Coastal Fire swept through a prestige neighborhood in Laguna Niguel prompting hundreds of households to evacuate and destroying multimillion-dollar homes. The flames continued to jump from house to house. Multiple homes were completely gutted, leaving only the frame of the house standing. FOX 11's crews were outside one of the homes in Laguna Niguel where a Tesla exploded and one of the homes was completely burned to the ground. The Coastal Fire is torching homes in the Laguna Hills area. LATEST ON THE COASTAL FIRE: Coastal Fire torches homes in Laguna Niguel area, evacuations ordered for parts of OC