Laguna Niguel #NiguellFire Guide Tuesday July 18 2023.
Orange County Fire Authority is Fighting the Niguel Fire in Laguna Niguel California on Tuesday July 18 2023.
A wildfire started at 1:00pm at Camino del Avion and Niguel Road in Laguna Niguel Tuesday July 18 2023.
Fire is currently at 80% containment.
Firefighters’ aggressive work has held the estimated size to approximately 4 acres as we continue on the ground and in the air. Thank you to the community, @LagunaBeachFD, @LagunaNiguelCty, and @OCSDLagunaNigue for the teamwork. #NiguelFire pic.twitter.com/3gGKMn9qgX
— OCFA (@OCFireAuthority) July 18, 2023
Niguel Fire is Being Held at 4 Acres
Niguel Fire Has No Evacuation Orders At This Time
Laguna Niguel Weather
8:00pm: 69 Degrees with Wind W at 4mph and Humidity at 78%.
Coastal Fire Structures Damaged
Zero Structures are reported damaged
Laguna Niguel Care and Reception Center
Crown Valley Community Center located at 29751 Crown Valley Parkway
Pet Assistance
Call Mission Viejo Animal Services Center at 949-470-3045.
Road Closures
Niguel Road Southbound Lanes (from Club House Dr to Beacon Hill Way)
Camino del Avion (from South Peak Dr to Barkentine Blvd)
These remaining road closures remain in place to assure continued access by public safety personnel.
Niguel Fire Injuries
No Reported Injuries
Niguel Fire History Tuesday July 18 2023
8:00pm: The Niguel Fire is now at 80% containment
Fire crews will remain onsite throughout the night to gain additional containment, and to treat any hotspots or flare ups.
5:40pm: The fire continues to hold at approximately 4 acres.
No homes have burned and no evacuation orders are in place.
1:00pm: A Vegetation Fire was reported near Camino del Avion and Niguel Road.
Road closures were in place on Beacon Hill and Ridgeway Avenue
Public safety personnel reported to the scene.
Niguel Fire Information Resources
The City of Laguna Niguel Niguel Fire Page Is Online
Southern California Edison (SCE) Wildfire Map 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
This is a fast moving story.
South OC Beaches will do their best to update information as it becomes available