The Pacific Coast Highway was closed in both directions in the area and all schools were closed in North Laguna.
Officials reported progress in fighting the fire at a news briefing Thursday morning. The blaze, now dubbed the Emerald Fire, covers 7 to 10 acres and “it is looking very good, spread has slowed,” said Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy at the briefing.
“I’m pleased to report there are no homes damaged,” said Fennessy.
Multiple fire agencies are responding to the blaze including the California Highway Patrol, and firefighters from Orange and Los Angeles counties. “This is the only fire right now in California, so we are resource rich,” he said.
Fennessy said the last time the area burned was in 1993.
Brush fire threatens homes and prompts evacuation order in Laguna Beach, California