Fire crews battle Southern California blaze that burned 6 homes, led to the evacuation of 16,000

Source Scout · Bangor Daily News reports: Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (AP) — Fire crews in Southern California worked Saturday to contain a wind-driven blaze that charred hills and burned at least six large coastal homes, prompting the evacuation of thousands of people. Hundreds of firefighters worked through the night on a blaze burning on the hills that straddle the coastal cities of San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente, in Orange County. On a scenic hill popular with hikers, only an American flag remained among the scorched terrain.

WilluChill News DeskSouthern California · Published Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 11:03 PM UTCUpdated Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 1:04 AM UTC

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