Southern California Wildfires Engulf Homes
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- Daniel FarrNew York Post
- Ross O'KeefeNew York Post
- Olga R. RodriguezThe Independent
- Jaimie DingThe Independent
- Amy TaxinSydney Morning Herald
- Al Jazeera StaffAl Jazeera
- The Associated PressNPR
- Keely AougaThe Guardian
- Wilko Martinez-cacheroDaily Mail
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A fast-moving wildfire destroyed multiple homes in Southern California as hot, gusty weather swept the region on Friday, prompting mandatory evacuations and widespread power outages.
What happened
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The Norte fire started in the coastal city of San Clemente and wind drove it into San Juan Capistrano.
The strongest winds were expected through Friday afternoon, but conditions that increase the fire risk were expected to last through Saturday night.
More than 175,000 customers in northern, central and southern California were without electricity as of Friday, according to poweroutage.com.
Two firefighters were injured and hospitalized, with one suffering from heat exhaustion.
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California homeowners describe terrifying moments when Norte fire spread, forced evacuations
How it changed
- 15 Oct
A fast-moving wildfire has burned 22 acres and triggered evacuation orders in Southern California as Red Flag Warnings put the region on high alert for dangerous fire conditions.
- 16 Oct
The wildfire ignited in the coastal city of San Clemente before quickly moving into San Juan Capistrano.
- 17 Oct
More than 175,000 customers in northern, central and southern California were without electricity as of Friday, according to poweroutage.com.
Coverage 18 articles
18 Oct Brush fire threatens million dollar homes in southern California as high winds fan the flames
Daily Mail
18 Oct California homeowners describe terrifying moments when Norte fire spread, forced evacuations
CBS News
17 Oct Fire crews battle Southern California blaze that burned 6 homes, led to the evacuation of 16,000
Toronto Star
17 Oct Six homes burned and two firefighters injured in fast-moving California wildfire
The Guardian
17 Oct Fast-moving SoCal wildfire grows overnight after burning several homes
New York Post
17 Oct Thousands evacuate as massive California fires engulf homes
CBS News
17 Oct Eye Opener: Santa Ana winds fuel California fires
CBS News
17 Oct Coastal homes burn as hot winds fuel California fires
NPR
17 Oct Wildfire prompts thousands of evacuation orders in Orange County
Al Jazeera
17 Oct Southern California wildfire engulfs homes, prompts evacuation orders
Al Jazeera
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17 Oct Wildfires rage in Southern California, burn homes
ABC News (AU)
17 Oct Southern California wildfires force evacuations amid powerful Santa Ana winds
CBS News- 17 Oct Homes burn in Southern California amid fast-moving fire, prompting evacuation orders
CBC 17 Oct Several California homes ablaze in ‘critical fire weather threat’
Sydney Morning Herald
16 Oct Southern California homes engulfed in flames as multiple fast-moving fires rage
The Independent
16 Oct New brush fire breaks out in Southern California
CBS News
16 Oct Wildfire races through SoCal as structures threatened by wind-fueled blaze
New York Post
15 Oct Wildfire erupts in SoCal amid red flag warnings as home evacuations ordered
New York Post
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