Southern California wildfire forces cancellation of high-stakes high school football game
A fast-moving wildfire in southern Orange County has prompted mandatory evacuations and forced the cancellation of a marquee high school football game.
A significant wildfire in southern Orange County has led to the cancellation of a high-stakes high school football game, as powerful Santa Ana winds have fueled dangerous fire conditions across Southern California. The Norte Fire broke out near San Juan Capistrano, quickly spreading across 250 acres and prompting evacuations and warnings for nearby homes.
The Alpha League matchup between Mission Viejo and San Clemente was called off due to the nearby fire, with San Clemente coach Jaime Ortiz reporting that several players' families were being evacuated. Another vegetation fire broke out along Interstate 5 near San Onofre, leading to the closure of northbound and southbound lanes between Vandergrift Boulevard and Basilone Road.
These fires have heightened fire danger across the region, stretching from Malibu to Camp Pendleton.
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