A wildfire broke out Sunday afternoon in Talbert Regional Park in Costa Mesa, burning about eight acres and prompting a voluntary evacuation order due to heavy smoke, officials said.
Two minors were injured, although not seriously, said Costa Mesa Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Chris Coates. Details about the fire at the Orange County Park, in the 1200 block of Victoria Street, were not available.
No structures were damaged, but authorities advised Swan Drive residents to evacuate and suggested other people nearby stay indoors because of the smoke, Coates said. The Balearic Community Center, at 1975 Balearic Drive, was designated as the evacuation center.
“We're not forcing anyone to leave at this time,” Coates said. “We're making good progress on the fire.”
Three water-dropping helicopters flew over the flames. Three other Orange County firefighters joined the shooting.
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The fire started around 1 p.m., Coates said. The cause was unknown.
