[REVISION HISTORY]

Wildfires in Southern California: Bryson and Norte Fires

Updated 12 times since CLSTR started tracking revisions of this situation.

What changed

2026-10-18 03:47 UTC → 2026-10-18 14:38 UTC · added ~~removed~~

The Norte Fire in Orange County has burned between 465 and 570 acres with 0% containment. The blaze has destroyed or heavily damaged at least six to eight homes in the San Juan Capistrano area, specifically near Avenida Calita, Via La Mirada, and Via De Agua. Mandatory evacuation orders remain in effect for five zones across San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, now affecting approximately 16,000 residents and 4,600 to 6,000 homes. As a precaution, ten schools in the Capistrano Unified School District dismissed students early. Emergency shelters remain established at community centers in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano to assist displaced residents. Over 750 to 800 firefighters are currently assigned to the Norte Fire, utilizing both ground and air resources. While no resident fatalities have been reported, two firefighters sustained heat-related injuries, including one case of heat exhaustion. In Malibu, the Bryson Fire has burned over 100 acres and reached approximately 17% containment, with more than 400 firefighters battling the blaze. Recent reports indicate the Bryson Fire has grown to approximately 146 to 200 acres, prompting evacuations in the Santa Monica Mountains. Additionally, the Henderson Fire near Camp Pendleton has expanded, impacting over 2,000 acres. Extreme weather remains a critical factor, as intense Santa Ana winds, high temperatures, and low humidity drive the fast-moving fires. These conditions, alongside precautionary utility shutoffs, have left over 175,000 customers without power across the region. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect through Saturday, with wind gusts potentially reaching up to 70 miles per hour, maintaining a high risk for further rapid fire growth. While most evacuation orders were lifted by Saturday evening, officials remain on high alert due to continued high temperatures and low humidity.

Versions

Only revisions since CLSTR began indexing content versions appear here. Select a version to see what changed compared to the one before it.