Crime & Safety

A Laguna Beach House Fire Is A Reminder For All To Check Their Smoke Detector

Firefighters responded to a Laguna Beach home in the early morning hours on Wednesday. Now, that fire is a cautionary tale.

A house fire on Temple Hills Drive was extinguished after almost 3 hours, Wednesday. Now, firefighters remind all to check their smoke detectors.
A house fire on Temple Hills Drive was extinguished after almost 3 hours, Wednesday. Now, firefighters remind all to check their smoke detectors. (City of Laguna Beach Photo)

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — A house fire in Laguna Beach has become a cautionary tale for the city, reminding residents to prepare their homes for fire safety.

On Wednesday, firefighters arrived at the house on 2300 block of Temple Hills Drive just before 4:30 a.m.

"The Laguna Beach Fire Department responded with four engines and a battalion chief," the city of Laguna Beach reported.

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Orange County Fire Authority firefighters also helped to extinguish house fire, contained within a wall.

No one was injured in the fire, and the cause remains under investigation.

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"After a recent house fire this week in Laguna Beach, firefighters are reminding you to please take steps to ensure your home is fire-safe for the winter," a city spokesperson said.

In Laguna Beach, you can get a free home smoke alarm installation on the city's website: LagunaBeachCity.net.

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