From Al Jazeera · Al Jazeera Staff · · 50s
Fast-spreading wildfire destroys homes in Southern California
The Norte Fire has scorched hundreds of acres in Orange County and destroyed at least six homes, forcing evacuations in San Juan Capistrano.
In brief
The Norte Fire has scorched hundreds of acres in Orange County and destroyed at least six homes, forcing evacuations in San Juan Capistrano. The Norte Fire in Orange County, Southern California has burned hundreds of acres, destroyed at least six homes and prompted widespread evacuation orders. Originally reported by…
Fast-spreading fire hits Orange County
The Norte Fire has engulfed several coastal properties in Orange County, Southern California, prompting widespread evacuation orders on October 16, 2026.
Fire scorches hundreds of acres
The Orange County Fire Authority reported the Norte Fire had scorched about one hundred eighty-eight hectares, or four hundred sixty-five acres, by Friday evening.
At least six homes destroyed
Cal Fire put the burned area at about two hundred thirty-one hectares, or five hundred seventy acres, with at least six homes damaged or destroyed in San Juan Capistrano.
The key point
The Norte Fire in Orange County, Southern California has burned hundreds of acres, destroyed at least six homes and prompted widespread evacuation orders.
