BY City News Service and Spectrum News Staff Los Angeles
PUBLISHED 5:01 PM PT Aug. 20, 2025
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. — A brush fire scorched terrain in the Laguna Niguel area Wednesday, threatening structures and prompting some evacuation orders.
Shortly after 5 p.m., crews halted the spread of the fire, stopping the flames at about four acres with no injuries reported.
The fire broke out at 3:26 p.m. at Alcott Place and Ridgeway Avenue, according to Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Greg Barta.
Officials ordered evacuations for residents along Copps Hill Street. A shelter in place order was put in place for Middleton Place and Alcott.
A temporary shelter was set up at Crown Valley Community Center at 29751 Crown Valley Parkway.