California wildfires scorch 1,000 acres, force evacuations amid dangerous winds
Multiple wildfires ignited across California on Thursday amid strong Santa Ana winds and extreme heat. The Henderson fire near San Diego consumed over 1,000 acres at Camp Pendleton, forcing evacuations and brief Interstate 5 closures. Additional brush fires threatened Los Angeles-area communities as wind gusts reached 50-70 mph, with critical fire conditions expected through Saturday.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 01:58 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 02:10 UTC
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