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California WILDFIRE Wreaks Havoc; 16,000 Forced To Flee As Luxury Homes Engulfed In Flames

Reported by The Times Of India 17 Oct 2026, 11:16 pm IST 1 min read

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A fast-moving wildfire is tearing through Southern California, engulfing coastal homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee as powerful Santa Ana winds fuel the flames. The Norte Fire broke out in San Clemente before spreading toward San Juan Capistrano, with at least six homes burned and approximately 16,000 residents ordered to evacuate. Thick black smoke and raging flames have sent firefighters scrambling to contain the blaze.

Meanwhile, another fire near Camp Pendleton forced the closure of a major stretch of Interstate 5, triggering widespread traffic disruption. Dangerous winds…

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Section: India
First reported by: The Times Of India
Reporter: timesofindia.com
Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026, 11:16 pm IST
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