2022Orange County
Coastal Fire
Status as of June 15, 2026, per Southern California Edison
Affected areasLaguna NiguelCoronado Pointe
Photo: Robertson & Associates, Used with permission of Robertson & Associates, source
| Year | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Start date | Unknown |
| Containment date | Unknown |
| Region / counties | Orange |
| Acreage | 200 |
| Structures destroyed | 20 |
| Structures damaged | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Cause status | under investigation |
| Cause category | utility equipment |
| Officially determined arson | No / not determined |
| Responsible party | None publicly/officially named |
| Last verified | 2026-06-15 |
Litigation status
Litigation filed. Status as of June 15, 2026, per Southern California Edison.
After the Coastal Fire in Laguna Niguel, lawsuits were filed against Southern California Edison alleging the fire originated from utility equipment. The cases followed California’s coordinated process for utility wildfire matters. This site reports the existence of the litigation on the public record as of the status date and nothing more.
Litigation was filed in connection with the Coastal Fire involving electrical utility infrastructure. This entry reports only that litigation exists on the public record as of the status date.
Court & regulatory record
- Robertson & Associates, Coastal Fire case page , Robertson & Associates, LLP
- California Public Utilities Commission, utility wildfire proceedings , California Public Utilities Commission
This is a reported public-record status, not advice about any individual's legal situation. Deadlines and eligibility change over time and depend on facts specific to each person, only a licensed attorney can assess yours.
Common questions about the Coastal Fire
What caused the Coastal Fire?
The cause is recorded as under investigation (category: utility equipment).
Is there litigation over the Coastal Fire?
Litigation filed. Status as of June 15, 2026, per Southern California Edison. Robertson & Associates is representing people affected by this fire.
What areas did the Coastal Fire affect?
The Coastal Fire (Orange County) affected communities including Laguna Niguel, Coronado Pointe.
How large was the Coastal Fire?
200 acres, 20 structures destroyed, 0 fatalities, per public records as of 2026-06-15.
Sources
- CAL FIRE Incident Statistics (Top 20 lists), CAL FIRE
- CAL FIRE Incidents archive, CAL FIRE
Facts on this page are drawn from the public sources listed above and rewritten in original words. Figures marked AUTO-updatable are refreshed from government incident data; see Sources & Methodology.