A wind driven wildfire in Laguna Niquel has destroyed multiple million-dollar homes and force evacuations of residents in the area.
The fire, dubbed the "Coastal Fire," has grown to about 200 acres with 0% containment as of 6:30 p.m., and at least 20 homes have been affected by fire as of 7:45 p.m., Fox10 Phoenix reported.
The Orange County Sheriff's Department asked residents in the communities of Coronado Pointe, Vista Court and Via Las Rojas to evacuate until further notice. Residents in other areas are under voluntary evacuation requests.
The Laguna Beach Fire Department is receiving assistance from the Los Angeles Fire Department and Orange County Fire Authority to battle the blaze.
