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Wildfire destroys homes across Southern California, forces 175,000 into darkness
A fast-moving wildfire has destroyed several homes in Southern California as Santa Ana winds fueled a critical fire weather threat Friday. The blaze starting in San Clemente spread to San Juan Capistrano, prompting evacuations and power outages affecting over 175,000 customers.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 23:42 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 23:50 UTC
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