Six homes burned and two firefighters injured in fast-moving California wildfire

The Guardian World Saturday 17 October 2026, 18:10 UTC By Keely Aouga 1 min read

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About 6,000 homes under evacuation, affecting 16,000 residents in San Clemente and San Juan CapistranoAt least six homes burned and two firefighters were injured after a fast-moving wildfire blazed through parts of southern California on Friday. Two firefighters were taken to the hospital with heat-related injuries from the Norte fire, officials said.

About 6,000 homes under evacuation, affecting 16,000 residents in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano

At least six homes burned and two firefighters were injured after a fast-moving wildfire blazed through parts of southern California on Friday.

Two firefighters were taken to the hospital with heat-related injuries from the Norte fire, officials said.

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Six homes burned and two firefighters injured in fast-moving California wildfire

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