The Norte Fire has grown to 465 acres since breaking out on Friday morning, destroying several homes in the San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente areas of California. Photos and videos shared by residents on social media showed buildings engulfed in flames. Evacuation orders are in place, and several more structures are threatened by the fast-moving blaze.
Several structures are reportedly affected near Via La Mirada and Calle Esperanza. Fire crews are also responding to reports of threatened structures near Avenida California and Paseo Aliso. Homes near Avenida Calita, Via La Mirada and Via De Agua in San Juan Capistrano are also reportedly being impacted by the fire. The Orange County Fire Authority urged residents under evacuation orders to leave immediately.
Evacuation orders are in effect for Zones SJC04, SJC05, SJC10, SCL12 and SCL13, according to the Orange County evacuation map .
