Laguna Niguel Aliso Woods Canyon #CoastalFire Guide Wednesday May 18 2022.
The City of Laguna Niguel Coastal Fire Updated Wednesday May 18 2022
The final remaining mandatory evacuation zone on Coronado Pointe has been lifted.
There are no longer any evacuation zones in place for the Coastal Fire.
100% containment
200 acres
12 homes damaged and 20 homes destroyed
No reported injuries or loss of life to any residents or their pets
Two injured firefighters are recovering and doing well
Residents directly impacted by the Coastal Fire continue to be encouraged to contact City staff members for assistance and resources by emailing lnfire@cityoflagunaniguel.org or by calling (949) 362-4300.
Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) states on Tuesday May 17 2022, “While homes were destroyed, there were countless that were saved by the tireless and coordinated work of firefighters. And of course, we are most proud that there were no reported injuries or loss of life to any residents or their pets.”
With great effort from your OCFA firefighters in partnership with other Orange County fire departments and out of county resources, including CAL FIRE, the #CoastalFire is now 100% contained. The vegetation fire began in Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park on the afternoon >>> pic.twitter.com/B9vJ2nVfJB
— OCFA (@OCFireAuthority) May 17, 2022
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
All Mandatory Evacuations Are Lifted on May 18 2022
Orange County Sheriff is reporting that up to 900 homes were under evacuation.
Coastal Fire Containment
100 percent containment.
Coastal Fire Structures Damaged
20 Structures are Destroyed and 12 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.”
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.
South OC Beaches will do their best to update information as it becomes available
