Six homes burned and two firefighters injured in fast-moving California wildfire
Summary
A fast-moving wildfire in southern California burned six homes and injured two firefighters. The fire spread quickly due to strong winds called Santa Ana winds, forcing 16,000 residents to evacuate, while firefighters worked to contain the blaze.Key Facts
- Six homes were destroyed or damaged by the wildfire.
- Two firefighters suffered heat-related injuries and were taken to the hospital.
- The wildfire started in San Clemente and spread to San Juan Capistrano.
- Winds of 50-70 mph caused the fire to move quickly.
- About 6,000 homes were under mandatory evacuation, affecting 16,000 people.
- Fire containment was at 5% after crews worked overnight.
- Nearby, the Henderson fire burned over 3,000 acres and was 35% contained.
- Power outages affected over 118,000 customers across California as a precaution to prevent new fires.
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