Laguna Beach Fire Map: See Rancho Fire Perimeter, Evacuation Areas

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — A brush fire that may have been ignited by fireworks scorched about three acres in Laguna Beach Monday, threatening homes and prompting evacuation orders, but there were no reports of injuries.

By 7:50 p.m. Monday, all evacuation orders were lifted as crews got the upper hand on the blaze, according to Laguna Beach Mayor Alex Rounaghi.

The blaze broke out at around 2:15 p.m. near Rancho Laguna Road and Morningside Drive and moved uphill, driven by the thick brush, fire authorities said. Fire crews were positioned to protect structures along Summit Drive and at Ensenada Avenue and Miramar Street. Forward progress of the blaze was halted just before 5:15 p.m., Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Sean Doran said.

"We're making tremendous progress," Doran said, adding the air attack helped slow the flames.
The mild winds also helped, but the topography remained an issue as the flames marched uphill toward residents, Doran said.

Earlier in the day, several home near the steep hillside were forced to evacuate. Before they were lifted Monday night, evacuation orders affected homes on:

• La Mirada Street
• Katella Street
• Summit Drive
• Baja Street

As of 6 p.m., uphill access was closed at the following intersections:

• Nyes and South Coast Highway
• Bluebird Canyon and Summit Drive
• Alta Vista/Glenneyre

A "care and reception" area has been set up at the Laguna Beach Community and Susi Q Center, located at 380 3rd Street.

Find out the latest on the fire here: Brush Fire Breaks Out; Evacuations Ordered In Laguna Beach

City News Service contributed to this report.