The Norte Fire began just after noon Friday and has quickly grown to 465 acres, the Orange County Fire Authority said. It’s one of several fires burning amid fierce Santa Ana winds affecting Southern ...

'No One Saw It Coming': Strong Winds Fueled a Southern California Wildfire That Left Hundreds of Homes in Ruins ...

Offshore winds are expected to strengthen Friday and Saturday, with gusts reaching 25 to 40 mph across much of the region and ...

A fast-moving wildfire in southern Orange County has prompted mandatory evacuations and forced the cancellation of a marquee high school football game.

California has had relatively few major wildfires since the January 2025 Los Angeles fires, but unmet priorities could spell ...

Powerful Santa Ana winds, soaring temperatures and dangerously dry conditions are fueling extreme fire danger across Southern California on Friday, as firefighters battle multiple wildfires and ...

Strong Santa Ana winds fueled fast-moving wildfires across Southern California, including a blaze that burned several homes in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano and triggered evacuations. Oct 17, ...

Firefighters battling the Norte and Bryson fires will find little relief from weather conditions, which will see gusty Santa Ana winds and low humidity.