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Norte Fire Grows to 570 Acres
Orange County wildfire expands to 570 acres with six homes confirmed damaged or destroyed.
In brief
Orange County wildfire expands to 570 acres with six homes confirmed damaged or destroyed. The Norte Fire in Orange County has grown to 570 acres, destroying six homes and prompting evacuations as winds intensify. Originally reported by Sfgate.
Norte Fire Expands
Firefighters battle the Norte Fire in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., on Oct. 16, 2026.
Fire Size and Status
The blaze has grown to 570 acres with zero percent containment as of 7:28 p.m. Oct. 16.
Evacuation Orders
Evacuation orders cover San Juan Zones 4, 5, 10 and San Clemente Zone 12.
Home Damage Confirmed
Six homes have been confirmed damaged or destroyed by the Norte Fire.
Firefighter Injury
One firefighter reported injured due to heat exhaustion.
Fire Threatens Structures
At least eight homes are on fire along the ridgeline near San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.
What matters most
The Norte Fire in Orange County has grown to 570 acres, destroying six homes and prompting evacuations as winds intensify.
