The blaze erupted shortly before 11 a.m. in the 29200 block of Camino Capistrano near Avery Parkway. The fire charred about 7.5 acres before it was fully contained at around 1 p.m.
Two helicopters, 10 engines and 75 firefighters battled the fire, which was burning behind Saddleback Church. There was no threat to the church or any other structures in the area.