Wildfire prompts thousands of evacuation orders in Orange County

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 17, 2026Country: United States

Environment & Climate

Wildfire prompts thousands of evacuation orders in Orange County

Fast-moving wildfires are burning in southern Orange County, California, as firefighters work to contain them. Strong Santa Ana winds are fanning the flames. At least six homes have burned, and thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate.

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