Laguna Niguel Man Killed in Condo Fire

A man was killed in a fire in his Laguna Niguel condo unit that apparently was sparked by his smoking, authorities said today.

The fire was reported about 10:20 p.m. Wednesday in the 25000 block of Via Terracina, Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Steve Hurdle said.

Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, but the unit had been filled with smoke and the man, in his 50s, was found lying on the floor next to his recliner, said OCFA Capt. Steve Concialdi.

The man’s name was withheld, pending notification of his relatives.

Damage was estimated at $75,000 to the structure and $40,000 to the contents, Concialdi said.

The fire apparently was caused by the man’s smoking in his recliner, Concialdi said. The man lived alone in the unit, Concialdi said.

City News Service