California Wildfires Force Evacuations as Winds Threaten More Fires
Firefighters were working to control wildfires in California. The Norte fire in Orange County grew quickly on Friday afternoon.
It started in San Clemente and spread into San Juan Capistrano. Officials ordered thousands of people to evacuate.
The Bryson fire in Malibu also led to evacuation orders. Evacuation warnings covered more than 12,000 people.
Hot and dry Santa Ana winds raised the danger of fire. The winds threatened to start more fires.
The strongest winds were forecast through Friday afternoon. Fire risk was expected to last into Saturday night.
Klear Note — Evacuation orders tell people in threatened areas to leave for safety.
Key Terms 2
- evacuate To leave an area because it is dangerous.
- Santa Ana winds Hot and dry winds that blow from inland areas toward the coast.