CONTINUING LIVE COVERAGE: At least 13 homes in Laguna Niguel now engulfed in flames due to fast moving brush fire
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 quickly erupted in size.
It has since grown to 30 acres as of 5 p.m., according to authorities. The strong winds are reportedly blowing embers into the attics of homes, making it harder for firefighters to get through. The Laguna Beach Police Department has issued voluntary evacuations for residents living in the Balboa Nyes/Portafina neighborhood.
Residents and their pets are asked to make preparations should an immediate evacuation order is issued.There were no immediate reports of injuries. Communities near Pacific Island Drive and Coronado Pointe need to evacuate do due fast moving brush fire.
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