Date uploaded: 2022-02-10 22:38:59

An early morning brush fire in California prompted evacuations for parts of the Laguna Beach area and closed a section of the southern stretch of the iconic Pacific Coast Highway. Brian Fennessy, fire chief of the Orange County Fire Authority, said at a morning news conference the blaze had reached 7 to 10 acres but was looking "very good. Spread has slowed." Throughout the morning, helicopters dropped water, air tankers dropped fire-reducing retardant and fire engines remained stationed in front of nearly every home in the area. For more news on the fire, visit the link in our bio. 📸 @dustyschuh via AP Ringo H.W. Chiu/ AP Photo