Norte Fire in Orange County Expands, Forces Evacuations, Damages Homes
The Norte Fire, which began on October 16, 2026, in Orange County, California, has expanded to 570 acres with only 5% containment. The fast-moving blaze has damaged or destroyed at least six homes in the San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente areas, leading to mandatory evacuation orders for approximately 16,000 residents. Two firefighters have been hospitalized due to heat exhaustion while battling the inferno.
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