A fast-moving wildfire in Orange County has destroyed six homes and prompted evacuations, with strong Santa Ana winds expected to persist until Saturday.
01Summary
- 01The Norte Fire started on Friday in Orange County and grew to 465 acres by evening.
- 02One firefighter suffered heat exhaustion while battling the blaze.
- 03The US National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for several counties due to gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation.
- 04The Bryson Fire in Malibu has grown to 147 acres, also forcing evacuations in the Santa Monica mountains.
- 05The Henderson Fire in San Diego county surpassed 2,000 acres and twice closed the I-5 highway.
02Why it matters
This matters because the fires threaten homes and lives in southern California, and the ongoing winds could worsen conditions, increasing risks to residents and emergency services.
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