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Robertson & Associates is representing people affected by the Coastal Fire
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The Coastal Fire (2022) was a California wildfire in Orange County, with 200 acres, 20 structures destroyed, 0 deaths on the public record. Its cause is recorded as under investigation. Litigation filed. Status as of June 15, 2026, per Southern California Edison. Robertson & Associates is representing people affected by this fire.
Fire facts
From public records; unknown values are shown, never guessed.
| 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 |
| Officially determined arson | No / not determined |
| 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.
In the news
Independent news coverage related to the Coastal Fire. Each link opens the original public reporting.
- Oct 4, 2023Orange County files lawsuits alleging SoCal Edison equipment sparked 2020 and 2022 wildfiresCBS News Los Angeles
- May 19, 2022Lawsuit alleges SoCal Edison 'created perfect storm' that led to Laguna Niguel fireABC7 Los Angeles
- May 18, 2022Homeowners sue SoCal Edison over Laguna Niguel fire that destroyed more than 20 homesKTLA 5
- Coastal Fire: Lawsuit claims SoCal Edison equipment sparked Orange County fireABC 10News San Diego
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. See Sources & Methodology.