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LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (KABC) — A brush fire erupted Wednesday afternoon and is threatening structures in Laguna Niguel, officials said.
The so-called Beacon Fire broke out near Ridgeway Avenue and Alcott Place at around 3:26 p.m., according to authorities.
The Orange County Fire Authority is on scene actively battling the flames.
It has burned 3 acres. No structures have been lost, according to OCFA.
Evacuation orders are in place for Copps Hill Street while a shelter-in-place order was issued for Middleton and Alcott Places.
A temporary shelter is open at Crown Valley Community Center located at 29752 Crown Valley Parkway.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
This comes as a heat wave scorches Southern California.
This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.
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