Fire crews rescued a driver whose vehicle was found submerged in ocean waters in Orange County on Saturday. 

Newport Beach Fire responded to reports of an SUV spotted in the water near the shoreline at Corona del Mar State Beach at around 5:30 a.m.

Crews headed into the water and were able to rescue the driver. That person was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.

The vehicle, a black Jeep Wrangler, was also fully submerged in the waters. Crews worked against “challenging conditions caused by waves rolling the vehicle in the surf.”

Photos of the rescue operation showed a large tractor and several other vehicles from Public Works personnel who worked to extract the SUV and later took it away.

“The teamwork and determination of all responders were critical in overcoming the hazards posed by the early morning surf,” said Newport Beach Fire.

It’s unclear how the vehicle ended up in the surf. Authorities did not release further details on the rescue.

The events leading up to the submersion remain under investigation by the Newport Beach Police Department.

Actor and musician Jamie Foxx suffered an injury that required stitches during an altercation at a high-end Beverly Hills restaurant on Friday night, according to reporting from TMZ.

Foxx, who turned 57 on Friday, was dining with family at Mr. Chow when patrons at a nearby table hurled rude and vulgar insults to the “In Living Color” and “Ray” star, a witness told TMZ.

After Foxx asked the party to stop, a person at the table allegedly threw a glass at him. It hit him in the mouth and required stitches, a representative for Foxx told the media outlet.

In a statement, the Beverly Hills Police Department confirmed an incident had taken place at Mr. Chow on Friday night but didn’t mention Foxx by name.

The department said officers responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon at the restaurant at about 10:06 p.m. After an investigation, the department determined that the report was “unfounded” and was instead an “altercation between parties.”

A report documenting the “battery” was produced by officers, but as of Saturday no arrests have been made.

No additional details were immediately made available.

The Franklin Fire continues to smolder in “very dangerous” terrain in Malibu, but cooler conditions this weekend are set to make the firefight easier, officials say. 

After minimal growth on Friday, the Franklin Fire stood at 4,037 acres since breaking out on Malibu Canyon Road near Malibu Creek State Park late Monday night, according to CalFire. It is 35% contained.

Evacuation orders and warnings were quickly issued for several communities on and adjacent to Malibu Canyon Road; however, some residents chose to stay behind and protect their homes and other homes in their neighborhoods. 

Pepperdine University, the campus of which is located at Malibu Canyon Road and Pacific Coast Highway, did not evacuate, but local elementary, middle and high schools were closed through the end of the week.

A total of 19 structures have been damaged, with a further 19 destroyed, fire officials said Saturday morning. 

Over 1,700 firefighters have been assigned to the incident, and they were able to gain some containment late this week after a period of rapid wind-driven growth on Tuesday. 

More containment should be reached this weekend as favorable weather conditions remain in the area, CalFire says. 

“The fire continues to smolder in steep and very dangerous terrain…aerial suppression efforts in those areas have been successful in keeping the fire subdued,” officials stated in a status update released at 5:50 a.m. Saturday. “Cooler weather, higher humidities and the absence of strong winds have assisted firefighting efforts.” 

What caused the fire has yet to be determined.

The latest information on the Franklin Fire can be viewed here.