LOS ANGELES — A brush fire that broke out in the hills in Laguna Beach amid high temperatures and winds forced residents to flee their homes early Thursday.
The fire was initially estimated at about seven acres but officials said they expect that number to jump.
The blaze comes during a heat wave in the region. Temperatures for the beach community were expected to rise into the high 80s on Thursday. The National Weather Service also issued a wind advisory, warning of northeast winds between 15 and 20mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
