{"id":2685973,"date":"2026-10-16T21:20:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T01:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-homes-destroyed-70k-without-power-as-wildfires-devastate-southern-california\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T21:22:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T01:22:41","slug":"breaking-homes-destroyed-70k-without-power-as-wildfires-devastate-southern-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-homes-destroyed-70k-without-power-as-wildfires-devastate-southern-california\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking: Homes Destroyed, 70k Without Power as Wildfires Devastate Southern California"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbreaking-homes-destroyed-70k-without-power-as-wildfires-devastate-southern-california%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2685973&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A series of destructive wildfires are rapidly spreading through Southern California, driven by strong Santa Ana winds. Firefighters are working to contain several blazes, including the Norte Fire in Orange County and the Bryson Fire in Malibu, both of which have prompted evacuations.The Norte Fire has expanded to approximately 465 acres, destroyed six homes, and is reportedly arduous to control. Multiple structures in San Juan Capistrano are also threatened or have been burned. Authorities have issued a Red Flag Warning across Los Angeles and Ventura counties, leading to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hurricane-beryls-impact-immediately-felt-as-it-makes-landfall-in-texas-widespread-power-outages-reported\/\" title=\"Hurricane Beryl&#039;s Impact Immediately Felt as It Makes Landfall in Texas - Widespread Power Outages Reported\">power outages affecting<\/a> around 70,000 residents to prevent further electrical risks. Social media reports feature images and videos depicting the extensive damage and ongoing firefighting efforts. the fires have caused significant property loss, evacuations, and ongoing danger to residents and homes in Southern California.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>A number of fast-moving wildfires pushed by powerful Santa Ana winds began sweeping their way through Southern California on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Firefighters have been battling various blazes for hours as they threaten homes in San Clemente, Malibu, and Azusa.<\/p>\n<p>The Norte Fire in Orange County and the Bryson Fire in Malibu, however, have proved difficult to contend with, prompting evacuations in both areas, as reported by local ABC affiliate <a href=\"https:\/\/abc7.com\/live-updates\/southern-california-fire-watch-red-flag-high-wind-warnings-effect\/19941220\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KABC-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Norte Fire itself has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/2026\/10\/16\/norte-fire-grows-to-50-70-acres-in-san-clemente-threatens-structures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spread across a striking 465 acres<\/a> as of early Friday evening.<\/p>\n<p>A Red Flag Warning has been put into effect for areas in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxla.com\/news\/southern-california-edison-power-shutoff-santa-ana-winds-fire-risk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a> 70,000 residents in those counties are without power as utility crews attempt to prevent electrical infrastructure from making the situation worse.<\/p>\n<p>So far the Norte Fire has destroyed six homes, with videos and pictures of the devastation beginning to make their way onto social media.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83d\udea8 NOW: Crews are DESPERATELY trying to save more homes from burning down in the California Norte brush fire<\/p>\n<p>One home is continuing to burn AGGRESSIVELY and the roof might collapse \ud83d\udc94<\/p>\n<p>Rebuilding is going to take a long time because of how this area is. So tragic.<\/p>\n<p>The fire officially reached 465 acres, per the latest update. The cause is still under investigation<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffb<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/EricLDaugh\/status\/2111239500252737852?\">October 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83d\udea8 ABSOLUTE DESTRUCTION in San Clemente right now! The raging Norte Fire has exploded to nearly 500 acres. If you are under an evacuation order, GET OUT NOW. Do not wait! Praying for the firefighters on the front lines fighting these winds. Stay safe, California! \ud83d\ude4f\ud83d\udd25 https:\/\/t.co\/X5zeh3rzsp<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ryan Fournier (@RyanAFournier) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RyanAFournier\/status\/2111235666499559682?\">October 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83d\udea8 BREAKING: At least 10 HOMES are now ENGULFED in San Clemente, California as wildfires spark in multiple areas of Southern California<\/p>\n<p>This particular fire, the Norte Fire, is WELL over 250 acres at this point, and 0% contained.<\/p>\n<p>Pray for SoCal. https:\/\/t.co\/1ZKYaNfLY9<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/nicksortor\/status\/2111204076256104594?\">October 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Multiple homes in San Juan Capistrano have been burned as well, and up to 100 additional structures are under threat in the Bryson Fire, per KABC-TV.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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