Incident Update Norte Fire
- Date:
- 10/18/2026
- Time:
- 10:25 AM
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
- 50%
- 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
Orange County Evacuation Zone Map
Evacuation Shelters
- Boys and Girls Club
1 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano - San Juan Capistrano Community Center
25925 Camino del Avion, San Juan Capistrano - San Clemente Community Center
100 Calle Seville, San Clemente
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