Key facts
- Six homes were destroyed or damaged by the Norte fire.
- Two firefighters sustained heat-related injuries.
- The fire had spread to 570 acres and was 5% contained by Saturday morning.
- Wind gusts ranged from 50-70 mph.
- The Henderson fire had burned 3,132 acres and was 35% contained.
A fast-moving wildfire, dubbed the Norte fire, blazed through parts of Southern California on Friday, destroying or damaging at least six homes and injuring two firefighters. Officials confirmed the extent of the damage on Saturday morning, with the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) stating there were no reports of resident injuries or deaths. The fire, driven by Santa Ana winds gusting up to 70 mph, spread to 570 acres and was 5% contained by Saturday morning. Mandatory evacuations were issued for approximately 16,000 residents. Separately, the Henderson fire in San Diego County had burned 3,132 acres and was 35% contained.