The fire broke out amid one of the summer's hottest heat waves and threatened nearby structures in Laguna Niguel.

A slow-burning vegetation blaze known as the Beacon Fire started shortly after 3:30 p.m. in the city of Laguna Niguel.

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (KABC) -- Evacuation orders for those living in a Laguna Niguel neighborhood that was burned by a 200-acre fire were significantly reduced Friday afternoon.

Orange County firefighters Wednesday were battling two-acre brusher in Laguna Niguel that was potentially threatening structures. The fire broke out about 3:26 p.m. at Alcott Place and Ridgeway Avenue ...