Firefighters focus on suppression repair, hotspots as Norte Fire nears full containment
As of Tuesday evening, the Norte Fire was 92 percent contained, and thousands of Orange County residents are safely back in their homes. While the immediate threat to local neighborhoods has passed, the work for hundreds of firefighters on the ground is far from over.
As of Tuesday evening, the Norte Fire was 92 percent contained, and thousands of Orange County residents are safely back in their homes. While the immediate threat to local neighborhoods has passed, the work for hundreds of firefighters on the ground is far from over.
Repairs underway after Norte Fire destroyed homes
As of Tuesday evening, the Norte Fire was 92 percent contained, and thousands of Orange County residents are safely back in their homes. While the immediate threat to local neighborhoods has passed, the work for hundreds of firefighters on the ground is far from over.
As of Tuesday evening, the Norte Fire was 92 percent contained, and thousands of Orange County residents are safely back in their homes. While the immediate threat to local neighborhoods has passed, the work for hundreds of firefighters on the ground is far from over.
Norte Fire evacuation orders lifted as crews begin erosion repairs
The latest numbers from fire officials indicate the 570-acre Norte Fire in Orange County reached 93% containment.
The latest numbers from fire officials indicate the 570-acre Norte Fire in Orange County reached 93% containment.
Lawsuit alleges SDG&E caused Norte Fire in San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano
A new lawsuit alleges San Diego Gas & Electric caused the Norte Fire in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.
A new lawsuit alleges San Diego Gas & Electric caused the Norte Fire in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.
San Diego utility sued over Norte Fire
Officials are investigating the cause of the Norte Fire, but a new lawsuit claims San Diego Gas & Electric is responsible.
Officials are investigating the cause of the Norte Fire, but a new lawsuit claims San Diego Gas & Electric is responsible.
Bryson Fire evacuations lifted; More than 80% contained
Crews have contained well over 80% of the Bryson Fire in Malibu.
Crews have contained well over 80% of the Bryson Fire in Malibu.
Crews making progress in containing Norte Fire
Crews are making progress in containing the Norte Fire that destroyed several homes in Orange County.
Crews are making progress in containing the Norte Fire that destroyed several homes in Orange County.
Firefighters contain 60% of Norte Fire
Crews have contained 60% of the Norte Fire that broke out on Friday, October 16.
Crews have contained 60% of the Norte Fire that broke out on Friday, October 16.
Norte Fire: Some evacuations lifted as crews work to increase containment
Emergency officials have authorized partial repopulation following the 570-acre Norte Fire, allowing San Clemente Zone 13 residents to fully return home alongside limited access for San Juan Capistrano Zone 10, specifically within the Stallion Ridge community, San Juan Hills High School, and the local landfill. All other evacuation orders remain strictly in effect due to an active fire line, gusty winds, and an ongoing heat advisory across Southern California.
Emergency officials have authorized partial repopulation following the 570-acre Norte Fire, allowing San Clemente Zone 13 residents to fully return home alongside limited access for San Juan Capistrano Zone 10, specifically within the Stallion Ridge community, San Juan Hills High School, and the local landfill. All other evacuation orders remain strictly in effect due to an active fire line, gusty winds, and an ongoing heat advisory across Southern California.
Norte Fire burns 570 acres in OC, 50% contained
The Norte Fire ignited Friday morning in San Clemente and burned 570 acres, reaching 5% containment overnight while damaging or destroying six homes in nearby San Juan Capistrano. Ground and air crews continue actively battling the blaze, which temporarily hospitalized two firefighters for heat-related injuries, with California securing a FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant to guarantee ongoing federal support.
The Norte Fire ignited Friday morning in San Clemente and burned 570 acres, reaching 5% containment overnight while damaging or destroying six homes in nearby San Juan Capistrano. Ground and air crews continue actively battling the blaze, which temporarily hospitalized two firefighters for heat-related injuries, with California securing a FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant to guarantee ongoing federal support.
Firefighter, 24, died after being struck by a tree battling La. wildfire
The U.S. Forest Service is paying tribute to a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week while battling a wildfire that was burning in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest.
The U.S. Forest Service is paying tribute to a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week while battling a wildfire that was burning in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest.
Multiple wildfires burning across Southern California
As Santa Ana winds fuel critical fire danger across SoCal, firefighters are racing to suppress active blazes in LA, Orange, and San Diego counties.
As Santa Ana winds fuel critical fire danger across SoCal, firefighters are racing to suppress active blazes in LA, Orange, and San Diego counties.
Bryson Fire in Malibu burns 147+ acres
At last check the fire was 52% contained.
At last check the fire was 52% contained.
Henderson Fire burns 2,000+ acres in San Diego County
At last check the fire was 20% contained.
At last check the fire was 20% contained.
Malibu Bryson Fire reaches full containment
Fire crews have reached full containment on the 146-acre Bryson Fire in Malibu.
Fire crews have reached full containment on the 146-acre Bryson Fire in Malibu.
MAP: Active wildfires burning across Southern California
Firefighters have fully contained three major blazes, leaving just one active wildfire in Southern California as extreme fire weather and public safety power shutoffs persist.
Firefighters have fully contained three major blazes, leaving just one active wildfire in Southern California as extreme fire weather and public safety power shutoffs persist.
Norte Fire: Flames, smoke shooting through roof of home
Several homes have been destroyed in the Norte Fire in San Juan Capistrano. Video shows heavy smoke and flames shooting through the roof of one house as firefighters continue water attacks on that house and nearby ones.
Several homes have been destroyed in the Norte Fire in San Juan Capistrano. Video shows heavy smoke and flames shooting through the roof of one house as firefighters continue water attacks on that house and nearby ones.
San Clemente fire burns multiple homes
The Norte Fire has burned several homes in the San Juan Capistrano area. As of 3:30 p.m., over 460 acres burned.
The Norte Fire has burned several homes in the San Juan Capistrano area. As of 3:30 p.m., over 460 acres burned.
Homes on Via La Mirada burning in Norte Fire
Orange County firefighters are battling a fast-moving brush fire in San Clemente, where wind and rugged terrain threaten homes and have forced immediate evacuations. O
Orange County firefighters are battling a fast-moving brush fire in San Clemente, where wind and rugged terrain threaten homes and have forced immediate evacuations. O
San Clemente homes engulfed in flames amid Norte Fire
Firefighters are aggressively battling a 250-acre brush fire near Portico Del Norte and Eminencia Del Norte in San Clemente.
Firefighters are aggressively battling a 250-acre brush fire near Portico Del Norte and Eminencia Del Norte in San Clemente.