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Multiple Southern California Homes Are Ablaze in a Fast-Moving Wildfire Fueled by Hot, Windy Weather
Orange County Fire Authority crews said wind and terrain pushed the blaze to 250 acres as firefighters requested 15 engines for structure protection.
- On Friday, a wind-driven fire in San Clemente rapidly grew to 200 acres, prompting evacuations in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano as flames attacked homes.
- Santa Ana winds combined with hot, dry conditions fueled the rapid spread, as the National Weather Service warned of a "critical fire weather threat" through Friday afternoon.
- More than 175,000 customers across California were without electricity on Friday as utilities proactively shut off power to prevent blazes during the high-risk weather event.
- Firefighters simultaneously battled the Norte Fire while managing two other blazes in Azusa and Camp Pendleton, which prompted evacuation orders Thursday and Friday.
- Dangerous conditions are expected to persist through Saturday night, prompting authorities to urge residents to "remain vigilant" as the region faces continued fire risks.
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