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An early morning wind-driven fire burns in the hills above Emerald Bay and Irvine Cove in Laguna Beach on Thursday, February 10, 2022. Photo by Mark

A powerful brush fire drove evacuations and school closures in Laguna Beach, Calif., on Thursday. The blaze is about 20% contained, but unseasonably high heat means residents should remain vigilant.

Residents in the Irvine Cove and Emerald Bay areas of Laguna Beach, California, were placed under an immediate evacuation order due to a dangerous brush fire Thursday, officials said.

Residents in Laguna Beach, Calif., were forced to evacuate on Thursday morning after a brush fire broke out in the hills, burning across nearly 150 acres by the early morning.

A growing wildfire south of Los Angeles Thursday has prompted the city of Laguna Beach to issue evacuation orders, shut down schools and close a key roadway in the area.

Evacuation orders were put in place Thursday morning after a brush fire erupted in the Laguna Beach area. The blaze, dubbed the Emerald Fire, was reported just after 4 a.m. near the Emerald Bay com… #emeraldfire #evacuations #lagunabeach #brushfire

The Emerald Fire, fueled by strong winds Santa Ana winds and hot temperatures erupted in Laguna Beach, prompting an evacuation order for residents along the Pacific Coast Highway.

The blaze, dubbed the Emerald Fire, was reported shortly after 4 a.m. Thursday. It's plume was captured by satellite.

The fire was being buoyed by strong winds and unseasonably warm temperatures in the mid-70s.

Firefighters say so many things are coming together from the weather, the dry conditions, and the wind that could create big problems for our area.