Laguna Niguel Aliso Woods Canyon #CoastalFire Guide Sunday May 15 2022.
The City of Laguna Niguel Update on Sunday May 15 2022 at 6:20pm
“Favorable weather conditions and outstanding work by OCFA firefighters at the #CoastalFire has helped reach 80% containment today. The fire remains at 200 acres burned.”
The City of Laguna Niguel Update on Sunday May 15 2022 at 2:30pm
“The City’s partners in public safety, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), have been working around the clock to further contain the blaze, which has resulted in great progress.
30 homes on Coronado Pointe remain under mandatory evacuation, and the Coastal Fire remains at 60% containment and 200 acres burned.”
The Laguna Niguel Coastal Fire is ongoing on Sunday May 15 2022 with 80% containment and 30 homes remain under mandatory evacuation.
Orange County Fire Authority Firefighters are continuing to work to allow residents that evacuated during the Coastal Fire back into the homes.
The Orange County Coastal Fire has burned over 200 acres since the half acre fire started mid afternoon Wednesday May 11 2022.
The fire started near the South Orange County Wastewater Authority’s Coastal Treatment Plant and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Coastal Fire Evacuations
Sunday May 15 2022 at 2:30pm: 30 Homes Under Evacuation Orders
Orange County Fire Authority is reporting that they are continuing to work to allow residents that evacuated during the Coastal Fire back into their home.
Orange County Sheriff is reporting that up to 900 homes were under evacuation.
Mandatory Evacuation Order (OC Sheriffs)
The City of Laguna Niguel Reports Mandatory Evacuations are in place for the following communities and streets:
Coronado Pointe
Evacuation Map Online
Input your address to see if you are under evacuation orders at this time.
If you are unable to access the map, call the EOC hotline at 714-628-7085.
Coastal Fire Evacuation Center
The Care and Reception Center at Crown Valley Community Center is no longer open.
Residents directly impacted by the Coastal Fire are encouraged to contact a City staff member for assistance and resources by emailing lnfire@cityoflagunaniguel.org or by calling (949) 362-4300.
Coastal Fire Animal Assistance
For Animal Evacuation Assistance, please call Mission Viejo Animal Services at (949) 470-3045 – Ext 0.
South Coast Air Quality Management District Coastal Fire Info Is Online
Coastal Fire Containment
80 percent containment.
Coastal Fire Structures Damaged
20 Structures are Destroyed and 11 Structures are Damaged
Coastal Fire Injuries
Two Firefighters have been injured during the Coastal Fire. They suffered minor injuries and have been released from the Hospital.
Cause of Coastal Fire
The Cause of the Coastal Fire is the early stages of investigation.
Southern California Edison (SCE) notified State Regulators (California Public Utilities Commission) that “our information reflects circuit activity occurring close in time to the reported time of the fire. Our investigation is ongoing.”
Firefighters Fighting The Coastal Fire
456 Firefighters Assigned to the Coastal Fire
City/County/State Declare Local Emergency
The City of Laguna Niguel has declared a local emergency.
Declaring a Local Emergency gives The City the ability to mobilize local resources, coordinate interagency response, accelerate procurement of vital supplies, use mutual aid, and seek future reimbursement by the State and Federal government.
The City of Laguna Niguel May 12 2022 Press Release on Coastal Fire Is Online
The County of Orange Has Declared A Local Emergency For the Coastal Fire
This proclamation allows the County to fully deploy all available resources, actions and measures deemed necessary to ensure the safety and welfare of OC residents.
The State of California Has Secured Federal Assistance For The Coastal Fire
Resources For Laguna Niguel Residents That Have Been Directly Impacted By The Fire
Email lnfire@cityoflagunaniguel.org or call (949) 362-4300.
Residents are also encouraged to call the Public Information Hotline Number at (714) 628-7085 for additional information.
Coastal Fire Information Resources
OC Sheriff Coastal Fire Information Page
The City of Laguna Niguel Coastal Fire Page
Laguna Beach Emergency Alert Sign Up for Nixle, text 92651 to 888-777.
Southern California Edison (SCE) Wildfire Map is Online
Southern California Edison (SCE) Wildfire Page is Online
When there is a high risk for a wildfire SCE may temporarily shut off power to your neighborhood to prevent our electric system from becoming the source of an ignition.
See the interactive map to search impacted areas as well as locations of SCE Community Crew Vehicles and Community Resource Centers.
California Highway Patrol Incident Reports Are Online
Orange County Fire Authority is on Twitter
Orange County Traffic and Closures at CalTrans
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Laguna Beach Fire Department is on Twitter
Orange County Emergency Operation Center Public Information Hotline (714) 628-7085.
This is a fast moving story.
South OC Beaches will do their best to update information as it becomes available
