Laguna Beach Aliso Fire at 250 acres with zero containment at 9:30pm Saturday June 2 2018.
Many Laguna Beach residents are under mandatory evacuation.
Laguna Beach Top of the World Neighborhood have been evacuated.
This is a fast breaking story.
South OC Beaches will be updating this story when information becomes available.
Updated Fire Information at Laguna Beach Aliso Fire Day 3 Monday June 4 2018
Please visit Laguna Beach Aliso Fire Day 2 Sunday June 3 2018 for Sunday Updates
Update from Orange County Fire Authority at 10:25pm June 2 2018
At 2100 hours the incident management for the Aliso Fire was assumed by Orange County All Hazard Incident Management Team 1.
Future fire updates will utilize the #AlisoFire hashtag.
Update from City of Laguna Beach at 10:20pm June 2 2018
Laguna Beach City administrators are monitoring the fire from the City’s Emergency Operations Center.
The next media release on the fire situation will happen Sunday June 3 2018 morning between 8:00am and 9:00am.
Update from Orange County Fire Authority at 9:30pm June 2 2018
Mandatory evacuations remain in effect for the Top of the World neighborhood in the City of Laguna Beach.
Evacuations lifted in the City of Aliso Viejo only at 9:00.
Update from Laguna Beach Police at 9:30pm June 2 2018
Laguna Beach Police Department Press Release
The Laguna Beach Fire Department evacuation orders for residents in the Top of the World and Old Top of the World areas will remain in effect overnight tonight through Sunday morning.
This generally includes all neighborhoods along Alta Laguna Boulevard and down Park Avenue to Bern Drive and Temple Hills Drive to Dorn Court.
Evacuations remain in effect for these areas due to the potential of fire danger and because fire apparatus might be populating the neighborhoods preventing the ability to evacuate.
Evacuations will remain in effect throughout the night into Sunday morning.
Evacuated residents are encouraged to make other arrangements as they will not be able to return to their homes this evening.
The City wants to sincerely thank all residents affected by the evacuation for their cooperation during this turbulent time.
To be clear, no structures have been lost at this time.
The evacuation orders remain in effect in order to safeguard our citizens from any harm.
Aliso Viejo residents were allowed to return to their homes earlier this evening because the fire was no longer deemed a threat to the Aliso Viejo area.
Fire crews from the Laguna Beach Fire Department and the Orange County Fire Authority will closely monitor the fire situation and remain on scene through the night.
Two fire helicopters will continually drop water on the fire, and fire crews are equipped with bulldozers to create fire breaks if needed to prevent the fire from spreading.
Fire strike teams will also be on stand-by throughout the night if needed.
The Aliso Fire started early this afternoon and is now over 250 acres in size, with 1500 Laguna Beach residents evacuated.
City administrators are monitoring the fire from the City’s Emergency Operations Center, and the next media release on the fire situation will happen Sunday morning between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
Temporary Evacuation Point or Evacuation Shelter: A Care and Reception Center has been opened at the Susi Q Community Center which is located at 380 3rd Street.
Information and staff are available at the center for evacuees.
There are currently 30 evacuees at the shelter.
Residents: It is necessary to keep roads closed and people evacuated from Old Top of the World to Alta Laguna Park.
There are road closures in that area to allow fire personnel to position themselves appropriately.
You will not be permitted re-entry to your home tonight.
We again thank you for your cooperation and understanding at this time.
Update From Laguna Beach Police Department at 8:30pm June 2 2018
8 fire strike teams, 6 air tankers, and 4 helicopters teaming up with OCSD Deputies and LBPD Officers.
Firefighters will be working throughout the night to stop this fire and ensure the safety of all of the citizens.
Update from Laguna Beach Police Department at 7:00pm June 2 2018
All animals have been removed from the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter just in case.
Update from Orange County Fire Authority at 6:38pm June 2 2018
400 Firefighters are on scene.
Update: Orange County Fire Authority Update at 6:34pm June 2 2018
Aliso Viejo Mandatory Evacuations
Orange County PIO is reporting that the Aliso Fire is at 250+ acres with zero containment.
300 Firefighters are on scene.
Firefighters are making good progress now that the wind has started to diminish.
One Firefighter suffered a leg injury.
Mandatory Evacuations are also in Aliso Viejo.
Pacific Park and Wood Canyon – Approximately 2000 homes are effected.
Red Cross Shelter at Aliso Niguel High School located at 28000 Wolverwine Way in Aliso Viejo California at 7:00pm Saturday June 2 2018.
Please note that if the high school parking gets full, additional parking will be available at the Ziggurat building in Laguna Niguel at 24000 Avila Road.
A hotline has been set up for fire information: 714-628-7085
The Red Cross Online Site has complete info about Red Cross Shelters and what to bring.
Update: Laguna Beach Police Department Press Release at 6:15pm June 2 2018
Laguna Beach Mandatory Evacuations
The Laguna Beach Police Department has issued an Immediate Evacuation Order for the Top of the World and Old Top of the World areas.
This generally includes all neighborhoods along Alta Laguna Boulevard and down Park Avenue to Bern Drive and Temple Hills Drive to Dorn Court.
If you have not evacuated the area please do so immediately. Evacuations are necessary due to the potential of fire danger and because fire apparatus might be populating the neighborhoods preventing your ability to evacuate.
Evacuations are expected to remain in effect throughout the night into tomorrow morning. Residents are encouraged to make other arrangements as they will likely not be able to return to their homes this evening.
Immediate Evacuation Order means that there is an imminent threat to life and property.
People and their pets in the immediate Evacuation Order Area should evacuate now without delay.
The fire is now at 150 acres in size, with 1500 people evacuated.
Update at 5:45pm City of Laguna Beach California
Laguna Beach City staff are in our Emergency Operations Center managing the City’s response to the fire.
This includes the evacuations of the Top of the World and Old Top of the World neighborhoods.
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Update: 5:31pm Saturday June 2 2018
Orange County Fire Authority reports that the Aliso Fire is at 200 acres.
Update 5:23pm Saturday June 2 2018
The City of Laguna Beach Press Release
The Laguna Beach Police Department has issued an Immediate Evacuation Order for the Top of the World and Old Top of the World areas.
This generally includes all neighborhoods along Alta Laguna Boulevard and down Park Avenue to Bern Drive and Temple Hills Drive to Dorn Court.
If you have not evacuated the area please do so immediately.
Evacuations are necessary due to the potential of fire danger and because fire apparatus might be populating the neighborhoods preventing your ability to evacuate.
Immediate Evacuation Order means that there is an imminent threat to life and property.
People and their pets in the immediate Evacuation Order Area should evacuate now without delay.
Temporary Evacuation Point or Evacuation Shelter:
A Care and Reception Center has been opened at the Susi Q Community Center which is located at 380 3rd Street.
Information and staff are available at the center for evacuees.
Food and shelter available. Pets are welcomed too!
Residents: It is necessary to keep roads closed and people evacuated from Old Top of the World to Alta Laguna Park late into the evening and possibly early into tomorrow morning.
There are road closures in that area to allow fire personnel to position themselves appropriately.
We have two helicopters and three fixed wing plans and are monitoring the fire from the City’s Emergency Operations Center.
The fire is currently estimated at 125 acres in size and 1500 people have been evacuated.
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Stay Connected: For ongoing updates, go to LagunaBeachCity.net and follow Laguna Beach Police Department on Twitter and Laguna Beach Police Department on Facebook and Laguna Beach Police Department PIO on Twitter.
Update 4:45pm Saturday June 2 2018
Orange County Fire Authority is reporting that the Aliso Fire is exhibiting extreme Fire behavior with erratic canyon winds.
Laguna Beach Aliso Fire Video is online at OCFA Twitter Page
Update 4:40pm Saturday June 2 2018
Laguna Beach Police is reporting that 125 acres burned and 1500 residents evacuated.
Laguna Beach Police reminds everyone to “please be safe and be assured the Laguna Beach PD is fully committed to the safety of our citizens and animals in the city.”
Update: 4:20pm Saturday June 2 2018
Laguna Beach Police Department is reporting that evacuations are ordered in the Laguna Beach Top of the World and Old Top of the World neighborhoods.
Care and reception center established at the Susi Q Center located at 380 3rd Street in Laguna Beach California.
Orange County Fire Authority is reporting that over 275 Firefighters are on the scene to battle a wind driven vegetation Fire termed the #AlisoFire.
Four helicopters and two fixed-wing aircraft are en route to the scene.
Currently the Fire has impacted over 75 acres and there is zero containment.
There are no injuries reported.
There are no structures damaged.
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