Incident Update Norte Fire
- Date:
- 10/18/2026
- Time:
- 5:11 PM
Norte Fire Media Line:: (949)-447-1627
Public Information Hotline:: (714)-628-7085
Incident Facts
- Name
- Norte Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2026-10-16
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Portico Del Norte & Eminencia Del Norte, San Clemente
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Orange
- Administration Unit
- Orange County Fire Authority
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 570
- Containment
- 60%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders
- Via La Mirada will remain closed north of Esperanza to vehicle traffic to allow emergency crews to continue working
- The burn scar remains an active fire hazard area and is closed until further notice
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 67
- Water Tenders
- 1
- Helicopters
- 11
- Dozers
- 1
- Hand Crews
- 13
- Total Personnel
- 583