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Fireworks Suspected Cause of Laguna Beach Rancho Fire, Investigators Say

KTLA 5July 8, 20251 min3,760 views
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Rancho Fire Erupts in Laguna Beach

  • ⚠️ A fire, dubbed the Rancho Fire, broke out near Ranch Laguna Road in Laguna Beach shortly after 2:30 PM.
  • 🔥 The fire quickly spread uphill, fueled by dry brush and windy conditions, prompting mandatory evacuations.
  • 🎯 Firefighting crews managed to contain the blaze to approximately 4 acres.

Eyewitness Accounts and Suspected Cause

  • 👂 Residents reported hearing unusual popping sounds just before noticing smoke.
  • 💬 One neighbor shared video footage showing a suspected teenager lighting something, suggesting illegal fireworks as the potential ignition source.
  • 🚨 While the exact cause is under investigation, the Mayor of Laguna Beach suspects fireworks are to blame.
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