What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of October 23, 2026, the Norte Fire burned in southern Orange County, California, near Portico Del Norte and Eminencia Del Norte, close to the Interstate 5 Freeway (1).
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?
The Norte Fire was a fast-moving wildfire that impacted communities primarily located in Orange County, such as San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, and nearby communities and neighborhoods in the southern part of the county (2).
What is the current containment status of the wildfire?
As of October 23, 2026, the Norte Fire burned 570 acres and is 100% contained. The fire initially started as a brush fire and spread, burning homes and nearby structures.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
All evacuation orders associated with the Norte Fire have been lifted (3).
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of October 23, 2026, the Norte Fire is 100% contained.
