05-17-22 at 9:00 AM - With great effort from Orange County Fire Authority firefighters, in partnership with other Orange County fire departments and out of county resources, including CAL FIRE, the Coastal Fire is now 100% contained.

-200 acres

-12 homes damaged and 20 homes destroyed

-No reported injuries or loss of life to any residents or their pets

-Two injured firefighters are recovering and doing well 

The updated evacuation map can be viewed HERE. 

Residents directly impacted by the Coastal Fire are encouraged to contact a City staff member for assistance and resources by emailing [email protected] or by calling (949) 362-4300.

The Laguna Niguel Regional Park and portions of Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park have reopened. However, portions of the Aliso Summit Trail immediately bordering the evacuation zone remain closed at this time.

05-16-22 at 5:00 PM – The Coastal Fire is now at 90% containment and the fire remains at 200 acres. Orange County Fire Authority firefighters continue to strengthen control lines around the Coastal Fire. 

30 homes on Coronado Pointe remain under mandatory evacuation. 

The updated evacuation map can be viewed HERE.

Residents directly impacted by the Coastal Fire are encouraged to contact a City staff member for assistance and resources by emailing [email protected] or by calling (949) 362-4300. For Animal Evacuation Assistance, please call Mission Viejo Animal Services at (949) 470-3045 - Ext 0.

05-15-22 at 6:20 PM - The Coastal Fire is now 80% contained and the total acres burned remains at 200. 

30 homes on Coronado Pointe remain under mandatory evacuation. 

The updated evacuation map can be viewed HERE.

Residents directly impacted by the Coastal Fire are encouraged to contact a City staff member for assistance and resources by emailing [email protected] or by calling (949) 362-4300. For Animal Evacuation Assistance, please call Mission Viejo Animal Services at (949) 470-3045 - Ext 0.

Please note, portions of the Aliso Summit Trail immediately bordering the evacuation zone remain closed at this time. Additionally, the Laguna Niguel Regional Park remains closed.

A Timeline of Events is Shown Below

Resources for Residents 

-If you are a victim of the Coastal Fire, please know that City Staff are ready to assist you. Please email [email protected] or call (949) 362-4300.

-Animal Evacuation Assistance call Mission Viejo Animal Services at (949) 470-3045 - Ext 0.

Please be Mindful of Scams and Contractor Fraud

Unfortunately, emergencies that affect a community, such as the Coastal Fire, can present an opportunity for professional con artists to reach out to those that have been directly impacted. Please know that the City has not hired any contractors to work directly with those residents impacted by the fire, nor has the City asked contractors to reach out on behalf of the City.

-To verify a contractor’s license number, please visit www.cslb.ca.gov or call 800-321-CSLB (2752).

-To view an 'After a Disaster' Brochure, please CLICK HERE. 

-For additional resources, please CLICK HERE.

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