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Norte Fire burns homes in Orange County, forcing 16,000 to evacuate
A wind-driven wildfire in south Orange County, California, has burned about 570 acres, damaged or destroyed at least six homes and forced some 16,000 residents from their homes. The Norte Fire was 0% contained as of Friday night.
A fast-moving wildfire fueled by strong Santa Ana winds has burned about 570 acres in south Orange County, California, damaging or destroying homes and forcing some 16,000 residents to evacuate. The Norte Fire was 0% contained as of Friday night, according to fire officials.
The fire broke out around 11:30 a.m. Friday near Portico Del Norte and Eminencia Del Norte in San Clemente and was pushed by the winds into neighboring San Juan Capistrano. Its cause is under investigation.
Homes lost, firefighters injured
The Orange County Fire Authority confirmed that six homes, most believed to be on the San Juan Capistrano side, were damaged or destroyed, and officials warned the number could rise. No residents were hurt, but two firefighters were injured and taken to a hospital.
At least 500 firefighters, backed by air tankers dropping retardant, worked through the night. Officials said the crews’ goal was to keep the fire within its current footprint.
Evacuation orders and shelters
Evacuation orders cover San Clemente zones 12 and 13 and San Juan Capistrano zones 4, 5 and 10, where officials warned of an immediate threat to life and urged residents to leave. Shelters opened at the Boys and Girls Club and the Community Center in San Juan Capistrano and at the San Clemente Community Center.
California secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support the firefight.
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