# Norte Fire Grows to 570 Acres

> Orange County wildfire expands to 570 acres with six homes confirmed damaged or destroyed.
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- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

The Norte Fire in Orange County has grown to 570 acres, destroying six homes and prompting evacuations as winds intensify.