Crews tackle Norte Fire hot spots on Avenida Calita

Firefighters worked to extinguish hot spots along Avenida Calita during the Norte Fire in San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, California on 17 October 2026, as red flag warnings remained in effect across Southern California.

Emergency crews continued battling hot spots along Avenida Calita during the Norte Fire in San Juan Capistrano on 17 October 2026, one of several active wildfires challenging Southern California firefighters under critical weather conditions.

A fire engine and a crew of firefighters were seen alongside a completely destroyed house on Avenida Calita, San Juan Capistrano following the Norte Fire on 17 October 2026, highlighting the extent of structural damage caused by the blaze.

A firefighter inspected a burned property on Avenida Calita, San Juan Capistrano in the aftermath of the Norte Fire on 17 October 2026, as authorities assessed damage across multiple wildfire zones in Southern California.

Red flag warnings remained in effect across Southern California on 17 October 2026 as firefighters tackled hot spots from the Norte Fire and other active blazes under critical wind and low humidity conditions.

Orange County firefighters continued suppression efforts along Avenida Calita during the Norte Fire on 17 October 2026, working under active red flag warnings that signalled elevated fire spread risk throughout the region.

Firefighters conducted post fire inspections of burned properties on Avenida Calita, San Juan Capistrano on 17 October 2026, as Southern California emergency crews continued battling multiple active wildfires amid persistent red flag weather alerts.

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