The Rancho Fire Burns Near Laguna Beach

1. As of 3:37 pm, the fire has been mapped at 3.1 acres by FIRIS Intel 24.
2. Hard road closures are in effect at Broadway St & S Coast Hwy and Crown Pkwy & Coast Hwy. Southbound traffic diverted to Laguna Canyon Rd. Avoid heading into the City of Laguna Beach from Crown Valley.
3. Evacuation Order – Level 3 – Go for La Mirada Street, Katella Street, Summit Drive, and Baja Street, the fire is 0% contained.
4. Arson investigators are on scene, the cause if the fire is under investigation but investigators believe that fireworks may be the cause.

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