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Orange County resident describes jumping into action when Norte Fire broke out
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- The Norte Fire broke out in Orange County, prompting residents like Justin Ziegler and his father to assist neighbors in evacuating as flames approached homes.
- Ziegler helped a family, including a reluctant child, escape the fire, emphasizing the importance of kindness and doing the right thing during emergencies.
- Neighbor Ephraim Taylor was seen using water to extinguish active flames, highlighting the community's efforts to control the fire before it spread further.
- After evacuation orders were lifted, residents faced the aftermath, with seven homes near San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano severely damaged or destroyed.
- Many residents expressed sympathy for those affected, reflecting on the devastation while some homes, including Jessie Ewell’s, were spared.
