LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. - At least 20 homes in Laguna Niguel were destroyed by a brush fire that spread rapidly amid strong winds, and crews continue to battle the flames on Thursday.
Evacuations remain in effect for parts of Orange County.
Follow the latest updates on FOX 11.
Laguna Niguel, CA - May 11: Multiple homes on Pacific Island in Laguna Niguel burn in the wind whipped Costal Fire on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. The sound of live munitions exploding could be heard, making the fire-fighting efforts more dangerous.(Photo by Mindy Schauer/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, California May 11, 2022- Firefighters battle a brush fire at Coronado Pointe in Laguna Niguel Wednesday. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, California May 11, 2022- Firefighters battle a brush fire at Coronado Pointe in Laguna Niguel Wednesday. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel––OC firefighters walked throught the burned out interior of a condo at @@ 62 Largo in Laguna Niguel inspecting damage and checking for hot embers. Fire broke out today destroying the unit. No one appreared to be home at the time and the cause of the blaze is still under investigation. (Photo by Don Tormey/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) LAKE ELSINORE, CA - AUGUST 8: Chris O'Neal, a video journalist from Laguna Niguel, is silhouetted by a smoke-obscured sun and sky as the Holy Fire approaches the McVicker Canyon neighborhood, which is under mandatory evacuation in Lake Elsinore Wednesday, August 8, 2018. A fast-moving fire broke out Monday in the Cleveland National Forest, burning more than 4,129 acres and forcing evacuations in two Orange County canyons. The fire was moving rapidly into the forest, which straddles Orange and Riverside counties. One structure was destroyed, said Shannon Widor, spokesman for the Orange County Emergency Operations Center. It was 5% contained. (Photo by Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) KEENBROOK, CA - AUGUST 17: Cal Fire's Steve Rodberg, of Laguna Niguel, sprays water on flames while battling the Blue Cut Fire along Lytle Creek Rd. Wednesday night. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan / Orange County Register) (Photo by Kevin Sullivan/Digital First Media/Orange County Register via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, CA - May 11: A fire fighter hits the hillside on La Vue in in Laguna Niguel where multiple homes burn in the wind whipped Costal Fire on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. The sound of live munitions exploding could be heard, making the fire-fighting efforts more dangerous.(Photo by Mindy Schauer/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, CA - May 11: Multiple homes on Pacific Island in Laguna Niguel burn in the wind whipped Costal Fire on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. The sound of live munitions exploding could be heard, making the fire-fighting efforts more dangerous.(Photo by Mindy Schauer/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, CA - May 11: Firefighter drop water in Aliso Canyon during the Coastal Fire in Laguna Niguel, CA, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. More than a dozen homes overlooking the ocean in Laguna Niguel were engulfed in flames as a fast-moving brush fire is spreading rapidly amid strong winds. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, CA - May 11: A fire fighter hits the hillside on La Vue in in Laguna Niguel where multiple homes burn in the wind whipped Costal Fire on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. The sound of live munitions exploding could be heard, making the fire-fighting efforts more dangerous.(Photo by Mindy Schauer/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, CA - May 11: Firefighter drop retardant in Aliso Canyon during the Coastal Fire in Laguna Niguel, CA, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. More than a dozen homes overlooking the ocean in Laguna Niguel were engulfed in flames as a fast-moving brush fire is spreading rapidly amid strong winds. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, CA - May 11: Firefighters battle the Coastal Fire near the intersection of Vista Montemar and Coronado Pointe in Laguna Niguel, CA, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. More than a dozen homes overlooking the ocean in Laguna Niguel were engulfed in flames as a fast-moving brush fire is spreading rapidly amid strong winds. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, CA - May 11: Multiple homes on Pacific Island in Laguna Niguel burn in the wind whipped Costal Fire on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. The sound of live munitions exploding could be heard, making the fire-fighting efforts more dangerous.(Photo by Mindy Schauer/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, CA - May 11: Multiple homes on Pacific Island in Laguna Niguel burn in the wind whipped Costal Fire on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. The sound of live munitions exploding could be heard, making the fire-fighting efforts more dangerous.(Photo by Mindy Schauer/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, CA - May 11: Multiple homes on Pacific Island in Laguna Niguel burn in the wind whipped Costal Fire on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.(Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG) Laguna Niguel, CA - May 11: A home burns on Coronado Pointe during the Coastal Fire in Laguna Niguel, CA, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. More than a dozen homes overlooking the ocean in Laguna Niguel were engulfed in flames as a fast-moving brush fire is spreading rapidly amid strong winds. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, CA - May 11: Multiple homes on Pacific Island in Laguna Niguel burn in the wind whipped Costal Fire on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. The sound of live munitions exploding could be heard, making the fire-fighting efforts more dangerous.(Photo by Mindy Schauer/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, CA - May 11: Firefighters battle the Coastal Fire near the intersection of Vista Montemar and Coronado Pointe in Laguna Niguel, CA, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. More than a dozen homes overlooking the ocean in Laguna Niguel were engulfed in flames as a fast-moving brush fire is spreading rapidly amid strong winds. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, CA - May 11: Firefighters battle the Coastal Fire in Laguna Niguel, CA, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. More than a dozen homes overlooking the ocean in Laguna Niguel were engulfed in flames as a fast-moving brush fire is spreading rapidly amid strong winds. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, CA - May 11: A couple watches the Coastal Fire from a lookout along Pacific Island Drive in Laguna Niguel, CA, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. More than a dozen homes overlooking the ocean in Laguna Niguel were engulfed in flames as a fast-moving brush fire is spreading rapidly amid strong winds. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, CA - May 11: A home burns on Coronado Pointe during the Coastal Fire in Laguna Niguel, CA, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. More than a dozen homes overlooking the ocean in Laguna Niguel were engulfed in flames as a fast-moving brush fire is spreading rapidly amid strong winds.(Photo by Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, CA - May 11: A car in a homes garage on Pacific Island in Laguna Niguel goes up in flames on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in the Costal Fire.(Photo by Mindy Schauer/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, CA - May 11: A burnt home on Coronado Pointe during the Coastal Fire in Laguna Niguel, CA, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. More than a dozen homes overlooking the ocean in Laguna Niguel were engulfed in flames as a fast-moving brush fire is spreading rapidly amid strong winds.(Photo by Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, CA - May 11: Firefighters battle the Coastal Fire near the intersection of Vista Montemar and Coronado Pointe in Laguna Niguel, CA, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. More than a dozen homes overlooking the ocean in Laguna Niguel were engulfed in flames as a fast-moving brush fire is spreading rapidly amid strong winds. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, CA - May 11: A home burns on Coronado Pointe during the Coastal Fire in Laguna Niguel, CA, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. More than a dozen homes overlooking the ocean in Laguna Niguel were engulfed in flames as a fast-moving brush fire is spreading rapidly amid strong winds. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, CA - May 11: A house on La Vue in in Laguna Niguel burns in the Costal Fire on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.(Photo by Mindy Schauer/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, CA - May 11: Multiple homes on Pacific Island in Laguna Niguel burn in the wind whipped Costal Fire on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.(Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG) Laguna Niguel, CA - May 11: A home with a flag burns to the ground in the Laguna Niguel Costal Fire on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.(Photo by Mindy Schauer/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, California May 11, 2022- Firefighters battle a brush fire at Coronado Pointe in Laguna Niguel Wednesday. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, California May 11, 2022- Firefighters battle a brush fire at Coronado Pointe in Laguna Niguel Wednesday. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, California May 11, 2022- Firefighters battle a brush fire at Coronado Pointe in Laguna Niguel Wednesday. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, California May 11, 2022- Firefighters battle a brush fire at Coronado Pointe in Laguna Niguel Wednesday. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, California May 11, 2022- Firefighters battle a brush fire at Coronado Pointe in Laguna Niguel Wednesday. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, California May 11, 2022- Firefighters battle a brush fire at Coronado Pointe in Laguna Niguel Wednesday. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, California May 11, 2022- Firefighters battle a brush fire at Coronado Pointe in Laguna Niguel Wednesday. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, California May 11, 2022- Firefighters battle a brush fire at Coronado Pointe in Laguna Niguel Wednesday. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Laguna Niguel, California May 11, 2022- Firefighters battle a brush fire at Coronado Pointe in Laguna Niguel Wednesday. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) A $10 million home at 5 Vista Court in Laguna Niguel was destroyed by the Coastal Fire. (Photo: Mario Ramirez) From: FOX 11 Laguna Niguel, California May 11, 2022- Firefighters battle a brush fire at Coronado Pointe in Laguna Niguel Wednesday. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) From: Getty Images One of the homes in the Aliso Canyon area has collapsed during Coastal Fire. (The Coastal Fire is torching homes in the Laguna Hills area.) From: FOX 11 The Coastal Fire is torching homes in the Laguna Hills area. From: FOX 11 A massive fire in Orange County is spreading into neighborhoods. 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