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California lifts evacuation orders as Norte Fire reaches 25% containment
The Norte Fire in California’s Orange County has affected 570 acres and is 25% contained, prompting the lifting of all evacuation orders. Seven homes were damaged or rendered uninhabitable, and two firefighters were injured.
The Norte Fire, which began Friday in California’s Orange County, affected 570 acres around San Clemente. The flames damaged seven homes or rendered them uninhabitable.
At the height of the fire, about 4,600 homes and approximately 16,000 people were in the evacuation zone. Some San Clemente residents were allowed to return home, while the return of residents in San Juan Capistrano began gradually.
The Orange County Fire Authority announced Saturday night that all evacuation orders had been lifted and that the fire was 25% contained.
Winds hindered firefighting efforts
Orange County Fire Authority Chief T. J. McGovern said at a news conference Friday evening that the fire spread rapidly because of weather conditions and the terrain. McGovern said the winds had continued unabated.
Authorities said no residents were injured, while two firefighters were hurt in the fire. An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
The Norte Fire began amid dangerous weather conditions, with high temperatures and strong Santa Ana winds. Red flag warnings remained in effect through Saturday night in the Los Angeles and Ventura areas and along the foothills of the Antelope Valley.
Henderson Fire also continues
In addition to the Norte Fire, firefighting crews also responded to the Henderson Fire, which continued to burn at Camp Pendleton in San Diego County. The Henderson Fire, 20 miles north of the Norte Fire, had burned approximately 2,079 acres, authorities said.
Authorities announced that about 400 firefighters were assigned to the Norte Fire on Friday and that another 400 firefighters were expected to join the response.
Source: Anadolu Ajansı
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