Laguna Niguel Coastal Fire 100% Contained

The Laguna Niguel Coastal Fire is now at 100% containment and 200 total acres burned.  20 homes in Laguna Niguel were destroyed and 11 homes damaged.  

Portions of Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park have reopened following the Coastal Fire. The following areas of the park remain temporarily closed: Meadows Trail, Sheep Run Trail and Aliso Creek Trail East south of the creek crossing. No public access south of Wood Canyon trailhead.

The Coastal Fire began in Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 11. Fueled by thick brush, strong wind, and steep topography, the fire prompted a large response of firefighting resources. The blaze destroyed 20 homes and damaged 11, and prompted the mandatory evacuation of 900 homes. 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. The two injured firefighters (the injured were not Laguna Beach Firefighters) are recovering and doing well.  We would like to thank our Laguna Beach Firefighters and our partnering agencies who answered the call and came to the aid of our neighboring community.

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