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Crews rush to contain brush fire near Laguna Niguel homes

By Matthew Rodriguez

/ CBS LA

Orange County firefighters douse flames burning near Laguna Niguel homes

Orange County firefighters rushed to a Laguna Niguel neighborhood to extinguish flames burning near homes Wednesday afternoon.

The brush fire started on the hillside near Ridgeway Avenue and Alcott Place at around 3:30 p.m. 

Crews quickly doused the flames as the fire burned vegetation dangerously close to several homes.

Matthew Rodriguez

Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime.

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