Laguna Fire (1993)
| Laguna Fire | |
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The Laguna Fire seen from the Pacific Coast Highway on October 27, 1993 | |
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| Location | Orange County, California, United States |
| Coordinates | 33°31′59″N 117°45′58″W / 33.533°N 117.766°W |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 16,864 acres (6,825 ha; 26 sq mi; 68 km2) |
| Impacts | |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 8 |
| Evacuated | ≥24,500 |
| Structures destroyed | 441 |
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| Ignition | |
| Cause | Arson |
| Map | |
The footprint of the Laguna Fire | |
The 1993 Laguna Fire or Laguna Canyon Fire was a destructive wildfire in Orange County, California. After igniting on October 27, the fire burned more than 16,000 acres (6,500 hectares) and destroyed hundreds of homes in Laguna Beach and Emerald Bay before it was fully contained on October 31. The fire forced almost 25,000 people to evacuate and caused approximately $528 million in damage, becoming one of the most costly fires in United States history. It was part of a larger outbreak of wildfires that week in Southern California, largely driven by Santa Ana winds.