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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.