Public Safety · San Clemente, CA
Norte Fire in San Clemente 93% Contained as of Oct. 21
The Norte Fire, which started on October 16 in San Clemente, is now 93% contained as of the morning of October 21. The Orange County Fire Authority reports that the wildfire has scorched 570 acres near Portico Del Norte and Eminencia Del Norte. While containment indicates that control lines surround most of the perimeter, officials note this does not mean the fire is fully extinguished. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.