Evacuation warnings issued as brush fire burns in Costa Mesa

Firefights are underway to control a brush fire burning near a Costa Mesa neighborhood.

The fire was first reported around 4 p.m. near Talbert Regional Park, located in the 1200 block of Victoria Street, according to Costa Mesa Fire Department officials. They say the fire was mapped at just over eight acres.

As the fire continued to burn, a voluntary evacuation order was issued for people living on Swan Drive. The Belearic Community Center was opened to people looking for an evacuation center, firefighters said.

“The lane from Fairview to Talbert Regional Park is closed,” Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley said in a post on intersection of the Santa Ana River Trail to the north.”

Waterborne helicopters could be seen working in the area and the public was advised to avoid the area as the Santa Ana River Trail was closed due to firefighting activities.

Orange County Fire crews were assisting CMFD.

This is a developing story. Check back for more details.