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US: California wildfires destroy homes, force evacuations
DW.com • • general
Key Points:
- The Norte fire has rapidly spread across about 465 acres in southern California, destroying at least six expensive properties and prompting thousands of evacuations, particularly in San Juan Capistrano.
- Firefighters are aggressively combating the blaze from both ground and air, while authorities urge residents to avoid the affected areas due to ongoing fire risks.
- The fire began in San Clemente and was driven by strong Santa Ana winds, with gusts reaching up to 70 mph, exacerbating the wildfire conditions across multiple counties.
- Power outages have been implemented by authorities to prevent electrical sparks from the heavy winds, leaving thousands without electricity amid the emergency.
- The National Weather Service has issued warnings of high fire risk and rapid fire growth in several Southern California regions due to low humidity, high temperatures, and intense winds.
