More than 30 years after a devastating wildfire, Laguna Beach's fire prevention strategy, including goat grazing and vegetation management, is being credited with helping reduce the impact of the recent Rancho Fire.
The Rancho Fire broke out in the hills above Laguna Beach, California, at approximately 2:15 pm on Sunday, 7 July. The fire began near Morningside Drive and Rancho Laguna Road and spread quickly through dry brush and steep terrain, prompting evacuation orders for La Mirada Street, Summit Drive, and Katella Street.
