Cause of Newport Coast brush fire investigated

By Hannah FryStaff Writer

May 1, 2017 8 AM PT

Fire officials are investigating the cause of a 1-acre brush fire that broke out early Saturday in Newport Coast amid strong winds.

Newport Beach fire crews responded about 2 a.m. to reports of a fire in the hills near Vista Ridge, authorities said.

An Orange County Fire Authority helicopter made several water drops to isolate the fire, and crews were able to knock it down quickly despite winds reaching about 30 mph, firefighters said.

No structures were damaged in the blaze.

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Hannah Fry covers breaking news for the Los Angeles Times. She most recently covered Orange County for The Times and has written extensively about criminal trials, housing, politics and government. In 2020, Fry was part of the team that was a Pulitzer finalist for its coverage of a boat fire that killed 34 people off the coast of Santa Barbara. Fry came to The Times from the Daily Pilot, where she covered coastal cities, education and crime. An Orange County native, Fry started her career as an intern at the Orange County Register.

Cause of Newport Coast brush fire investigated

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