COASTAL FIRE BURNS 20 HOMES, FORCES EVACUATIONS IN LAGUNA NIGUEL

Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register / SCNG

On Wednesday, May 11th, a fire broke out in a bush near Laguna Niguel, California. The fire was reported at 2:44 p.m. in Aliso Woods Canyon, near a water treatment facility. The fire grew to approximately 200 acres, damaged approximately 20 properties, and prompted evacuations.