OC firefighters battle brusher in San Clemente

Wildfire races through SoCal as structures threatened by wind-fueled blaze

A wildfire in Orange County exploded in size Friday, forcing evacuation orders as it threatened structures, growing to 250 acres in a matter of minutes. The Norte Fire broke out around 11:30 a.m. in the area of Portico Del Norte and quickly grew to at least 50 acres by around noon, according to the Orange...

Norte fire grows to 50-70 acres in San Clemente, threatens structures

Firefighters responded to the blaze around 11:30 a.m. in the 3000 block of Eminencia del Norte.

Norte Fire near San Juan Capistrano: Map, evacuation updates as wildfire burns in Orange County

The fire is located in the 3000 block of Eminencia Del Norte in San Clemente, according to the fire map.

Norte Fire in San Clemente threatens homes, forces evacuations

Orange County firefighters are battling a fast-moving brush fire threatening structures in San Clemente, prompting immediate mandatory evacuation orders.

OC firefighters battle brusher in San Clemente

The fire in the area of Portico Del Norte broke out about 11:30 a.m., according to the Orange County Fire Authority.

Norte Fire Latest Update: Brush Fire Spreads Across 50–70 Acres in San Clemente, Threatens Multiple Structures as 15 Engines Respond to Wind-Driven Blaze; Check Latest Updates

Norte Fire Latest Update: The Norte Fire in San Clemente, California, grew to an estimated 50 to 70 acres on Friday, October 16, as firefighters battled a wind-driven brush fire that threatened multiple structures. Fire crews responded to the vegetation fire late in the morning and requested additional resources to protect buildings as the blaze spread through highly flammable vegetation. According to Watch Duty, a nonprofit wildfire-tracking ap…