FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 7, 2025
Latisha Townsend – Communications Director
(714) 559-8364 | Latisha.Townsend@ocgov.com
Vice Chair Katrina Foley Releases Statement Regarding Active Fire Incident in Laguna Beach
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Today, the City of Laguna Beach announced an active fire incident occurring in Laguna Beach near Rancho Laguna Road and Morningside Dr. The incident was reportedly caused by illegal fireworks activity. At this time, no injuries have been reported.
The following areas are under mandatory evacuation: La Mirada, Katella, Summit and Baja Street. Residents are instructed to avoid the area until authorities declare it safe. Inbound traffic on Laguna Canyon Road at El Toro remain closed until further notice.
“The health and safety of Orange County residents remains our top priority. The Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Sheriff’s Department are actively assisting the City of Laguna Beach with immediate fire response and evacuations. This includes new state of the art OCFA Firehawk Helicopters purchased last year,” said Vice Chair Katrina Foley. “This time of year, with windy conditions and unpredictable weather, small incidents can escalate. We urge residents and visitors to pack a go bag, refrain from lighting fireworks, and exercise an abundance of caution near the affected areas.”
Officials are actively working to ensure the safety of the surrounding community. Further updates will be shared as more details become available. For ongoing updates, sign up for Nixle alerts.
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Orange County Supervisor Vice Chair Katrina Foley was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2022 to represent the newly established District 5, which includes the cities of Aliso Viejo, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, a large portion of Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Newport Beach, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, as well as the unincorporated areas of Coto de Caza, Emerald Bay, Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, Rancho Mission Viejo, Stonecliffe and Wagon Wheel. This is her second term on the Board of Supervisors, where she previously served District 2.
Vice Chair Foley’s 2025 Board appointments include:
Chair – Orange County Housing Finance Trust,
Orange County Audit Oversight Committee,
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA),
Vice Chair – OCTA Legislative and Communications Committee, Regional Transportation Committee, Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA), TCA Joint Capital Improvements and Projects Committee, San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Community Engagement Panel,
Co-Chair – Spent Fuel Solutions Coalition,
Orange County Public Libraries Advisory Board, Coastal Greenbelt Authority, Newport Bay and South Orange County Watershed Executive Committees, Ocean Institute, Orange County Community Corrections
Partnership (OCCCP), Santa Ana River Flood Control Protection Agency, and the Orange County Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council.
