Laguna Beach 'Rancho Fire' evacuation map: Summit Drive, La Mirada Street affected

A brushfire broke out in California's Laguna Beach on Monday afternoon sparking evacuations in the nearby areas of Summit Drive and Miranda Street.

Updated on: Jul 8, 2025, 04:52:07 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A brushfire broke out in California's Laguna Beach on Monday afternoon sparking evacuations in the nearby areas of Summit Drive, Miranda Street, Katella Street, per the City of Laguna authorities. The fire was located near the Rancho Laguna Road and the Morningside Drive in Laguna beach, as per Watch Duty. As of now, the fire has spread 3.1 acres, with a level 3 warning persisting. Multple nearby roads have been closed down.

Here's a map of the fire, as seen on Watch Duty:

The location of the Laguna Fire. (Source: Watch Duty_ (Watch Duty)

In a follow-up announcement, the City of Laguna Beach announced that the area of Baja Street is currently being evacuated, and Arch Heights has been marked as a Warning Area, but evacuations have not been carried out there. The city authorities added that a Care and Reception Center has been set up at the Community and Susi Q Center, located on 380 3rd Street.

Road Closures In Laguna Beach

Multiple roads have been closed down in Laguna Beach amid the Rancho Fire. The City of Laguna Beach shared a list of roads closed down amid the fire. Here is it:

-Broadway St & S Coast Hwy

- Crown Pkwy & Coast Hwy.

Note: Southbound traffic was diverted to Laguna Canyon Road, the city of Laguna Beach said.

This is a developing story.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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