Public Safety · San Clemente, CA
Norte Fire at 50% Containment by Sunday Noon Oct. 18 in San Clemente
The Norte Fire, first reported at 11:33 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Portico Del Norte and Eminencia Del Norte in San Clemente, California, had scorched 570 acres by Sunday noon, Oct. 18. The Orange County Fire Authority reported 50% containment as of that time, meaning half the fire perimeter remained uncontrolled. No information was available on the cause of the fire.