Environmentscore 541·6 metrosupdated 1h ago

Norte Fire in South OC Reaches 5% Containment Amid Evacuations

The Norte fire, which ignited in South Orange County, has damaged or destroyed at least six homes and prompted evacuations for 16,000 residents. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze, which has scorched 570 acres, as gusty Santa Ana winds complicate efforts.

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