California Wildfires Scorch 465 Acres, Homes and Thousands Evacuate
The Norte fire has scorched about 465 acres near San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, impacted homes, and prompted thousands to evacuate as Santa Ana winds and high temperatures heighten fire risk.
Fast-spreading wildfires on California’s southern coast have engulfed at least six expensive properties and prompted thousands of people to evacuate.
The Orange County Fire Authority said the Norte fire has scorched about 465 acres and impacted at least four homes in San Juan Capistrano after it started in San Clemente.
The National Weather Service warned of a high risk for large fires and rapid fire growth, and forecasters recorded mountain wind gusts of up to 70 mph as intense Santa Ana winds, low humidity and unseasonably high temperatures worsened conditions; authorities cut power to reduce spark risk, leaving thousands without electricity.
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Fast-spreading wildfires on California’s southern coast have engulfed at least six expensive properties and prompted thousands of people to evacuate.
confirmedThe Orange County Fire Authority said the Norte fire has scorched about 465 acres and impacted at least four homes in San Juan Capistrano after it started in San Clemente.
confirmedThe National Weather Service warned of a high risk for large fires and rapid fire growth, and forecasters recorded mountain wind gusts of up to 70 mph as intense Santa Ana winds, low humidity and unseasonably high temperatures worsened conditions.
confirmedAuthorities cut power to reduce spark risk, leaving thousands without electricity.
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