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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Laguna Beach residents rush to evacuate as brush fire threatens homes
Evacuation orders were issued in Laguna Beach after a brush fire ignited in a hilly area of the city Monday afternoon, authorities said. The fire, dubbed the Rancho fire, started around 2:30 p.m. near Rancho Laguna Road and Morningside Drive, according to the Laguna Beach Fire Department. Evacuation orders were issued for La Mirada Street, Katella Street, Summit Drive and Baja Street as firefighters worked to get a handle on the blaze. A temporary evacuation center has been opened at the Community and Susi Q Center at 380 3rd Street. Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley urged all residents to immediately heed evacuation orders and head to safety. A live camera provided by UC San Diego showed large plumes of smoke rising from the hillside near several homes. Two helicopters and a firefighting airplane are working to combat the blaze, according to a live incident map from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. This is a developing story. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
14-04-2025
- General
- Los Angeles Times
Man rescued after falling off 20-foot cliff in Laguna Beach
A 38-year-old man was rescued by helicopter after a dangerous 20-foot cliff fall this weekend, Laguna Beach lifeguards reported in a video shared on Instagram. Laguna Beach Fire Department and the Orange County Fire Authority responded to the cliff fall at an undisclosed location along the coast on Saturday, officials said. The man sustained non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. His name was not immediately released. This was the first-ever rescue mission for Orange County Fire Authority's OCFA Firehawk helicopter, officials said. 'High tide and sizable waves created unstable footing and made a traditional exit too dangerous. LBFD paramedics stabilized the patient on scene, and OCFA's Firehawk helicopter completed a hoist rescue to transport him for further medical treatment,' officials said. Authorities warned beachgoers to exercise caution. 'Laguna Beach's coastline is beautiful and fun to explore — but it demands caution,' officials said. 'The rocks are slick, unstable and often unpredictable. Always check in with a lifeguard before venturing near the cliffs or exploring the rocky shore. We're trained, ready and here to help keep you safe.'
