{
 "acres": "250",
 "containment": "0%",
 "started": "11:30 AM",
 "zones": [
  "San Juan Capistrano 4",
  "San Juan Capistrano 5",
  "San Juan Capistrano 10",
  "San Clemente 12",
  "San Clemente 13"
 ],
 "timeline": [
  [
   "11:30 AM",
   "Brush fire reported near Portico Del Norte, San Clemente (OCFA)."
  ],
  [
   "12:39 PM",
   "Three type-1 strike teams (15 engines) requested; air tankers on no-divert for structure protection."
  ],
  [
   "12:45 PM",
   "Reports of a second start at Via La Mirada corrected: spotting from the Norte Fire, not a new fire."
  ],
  [
   "12:50 PM",
   "Multiple structures impacted near Via La Mirada and Calle Esperanza; threats at Avenida California and Paseo Aliso. 10 more strike teams (50 engines) requested."
  ],
  [
   "12:55 PM",
   "OCFA estimate 50 to 70 acres, dangerous rate of spread. Homes on Avenida Placida threatened (KNX)."
  ],
  [
   "1:02 PM",
   "Evacuation requested for all streets off Camino Las Ramblas down to I-5 and around to the San Juan dump. Fire impacting homes at Avenida Calita, Via La Mirada, Via De Agua."
  ],
  [
   "1:04 PM",
   "Evacuation orders: San Juan Capistrano zones 4, 5, 10 and San Clemente zones 12, 13 (OCFA via Genasys)."
  ],
  [
   "1:08 PM",
   "Mission Viejo: smoke visible but no current threat to the city. Santa Ana winds expected through Saturday."
  ],
  [
   "1:04 PM",
   "OCFA: fire now 250 acres, immediate structure threat. Three air tankers approved on no-divert."
  ],
  [
   "1:08 PM",
   "Prima Deshecha Landfill closed (OC Waste & Recycling). Homes impacted at Avenida Calita, Via La Mirada, Via De Agua."
  ],
  [
   "1:27 PM",
   "I-5 closed in both directions south of San Clemente because of the separate Henderson Fire at Camp Pendleton (CNS). Follow deputies' directions for routes."
  ],
  [
   "1:34 PM",
   "Homes burning on Via La Mirada seen on live broadcast; right flank moving down toward houses (radio traffic)."
  ],
  [
   "1:37 PM",
   "Order zones restated: SCL12, SCL13, SJC04, SJC05, SJC10 (OC alert)."
  ],
  [
   "1:29 PM",
   "Crews requested (scanner report, not yet an official order): hard road closure on I-5 from San Juan Creek Rd to Camino De Los Mares (radio traffic via Watch Duty)."
  ],
  [
   "1:46 PM",
   "Capistrano Unified: nine San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano schools dismissing early; parents asked to pick up students (OC Register)."
  ],
  [
   "1:52 PM",
   "Fire continues west; front reported about half a mile from I-5 with heavy smoke over the freeway in San Juan Capistrano. Homes lost on Via La Mirada."
  ],
  [
   "1:54 PM",
   "Units requested to La Novia Ave and Via Cerro Rebal for an immediate structure threat; additional resource request placed (radio traffic via Watch Duty)."
  ],
  [
   "1:54 PM",
   "Crews requested (scanner report): Avenida La Pata closure southbound, Ortega Hwy to Avenida Vista Hermosa. Resource order: 50 type-1 engines, 15 type-3 engines, 3 hand crews, 6 dozers."
  ],
  [
   "2:06 PM",
   "Evacuation shelters open: San Juan Capistrano Community Center (25925 Camino del Avion) and San Clemente Community Center (100 Calle Seville), per OCFA."
  ],
  [
   "2:12 PM",
   "Capistrano Unified dismissing nine schools early: Bernice Ayer MS, Clarence Lobo ES, Concordia ES, Harold Ambuehl ES, San Clemente HS, San Juan Hills HS, Shorecliffs MS, Truman Benedict ES, Vista Del Mar. Elementary parents go to the school for pickup (OC Dept of Education)."
  ],
  [
   "2:15 PM",
   "ABC7: at least 4 homes destroyed in the San Clemente / San Juan Capistrano area. Not yet in an OCFA count."
  ],
  [
   "2:44 PM",
   "FIRIS (OES Intel 24) mapped the fire at 465.5 acres. Perimeters are preliminary; a home inside the perimeter is not necessarily damaged."
  ],
  [
   "3:44 PM",
   "Six air tankers released and the no-divert status lifted, per Air Attack (via Watch Duty). A sign the air fight is winding down, not that orders are lifted."
  ],
  [
   "4:57 PM",
   "KTLA: at least six homes burned in San Juan Capistrano neighborhoods. OCFA's official count still pending inspection."
  ],
  [
   "5:44 PM",
   "OCFA: at least six homes damaged or destroyed (via news reports)."
  ],
  [
   "6:05 PM",
   "OCFA via ABC7: one firefighter injured from heat exhaustion; six homes damaged or destroyed."
  ],
  [
   "7:02 PM",
   "OCFA press conference: 0% contained; objective is to hold the fire inside its current perimeter. 400 personnel assigned, 400 more responding, crews out all night and into the weekend. Both shelters remain open and accept small pets. Repopulation not until deemed safe. Public information hotline 714-628-7085."
  ],
  [
   "7:37 PM",
   "FIRIS (OES Intel 24) remapped the fire at 570.3 acres, up from 465.5. Growth is inside the earlier footprint area, not a new run."
  ],
  [
   "8:12 PM",
   "OC Sheriff: overnight shelter open at the Boys & Girls Club, 1 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano, animals allowed. Community centers become 8 AM to 8 PM care and reception. Animal shelters: OC Animal Care, 1630 Victory Rd, Tustin (SJC residents) and CASA, 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente (intake until 7 PM, reopens 7 AM)."
  ],
  [
   "10:33 PM",
   "OCFA night update: all evacuation orders remain in effect. Crews working through the night to protect homes."
  ],
  [
   "11:20 PM",
   "NBC 7: two firefighters injured; at least six homes damaged. OCFA had confirmed one heat-exhaustion injury earlier."
  ],
  [
   "Oct 17 8:01 AM",
   "OCFA morning update: 5% contained, holding at 570 acres. Crews worked overnight to strengthen lines; today's goal is more containment and getting residents home as soon as it is safe. Evacuation orders still in effect."
  ],
  [
   "Oct 17 10:44 AM",
   "OC Public Works zone map shows zone SCL13 (San Clemente) downgraded to Evacuation Lifted. SCL12, SJC04, SJC05 and SJC 10 remain under Evacuation Order. Awaiting the OCFA announcement."
  ],
  [
   "Oct 17 10:51 AM",
   "CORRECTION: the OC Public Works map put zone SCL13 back under Evacuation Order at 10:51 AM, seven minutes after showing it lifted. Watch Duty's 10:46 AM lift note is superseded. Treat SCL13 as under ORDER until OCFA announces otherwise."
  ],
  [
   "Oct 17 11:05 AM",
   "OC Public Works split zone SJC 10 into SJC 10 A and SJC 10 B on the county map. Both halves remain under Evacuation Order. Splits like this usually come before a partial repopulation; watch for one half to be released first."
  ],
  [
   "Oct 17 12:01 PM",
   "Evacuation orders LIFTED for zones SCL13 (San Clemente) and SJC 10 B (San Juan Capistrano), confirmed by the Orange County Sheriff's Department at 12:15 PM. SJC 10 B is the Stallion Ridge community, San Juan Hills High School and the landfill off La Pata. Residents may return; use caution, crews are still working and some roads may stay restricted. SCL12, SJC04, SJC05 and SJC 10 A remain under Evacuation Order."
  ],
  [
   "Oct 17 6:01 PM",
   "ALL EVACUATION ORDERS LIFTED. The OC Public Works map lifted the last four zones (SCL12, SJC04, SJC05 and SJC 10 A) at 6:01 PM; Watch Duty's order list cleared at 6:10 PM. Residents of every zone may return home. The burned footprint is marked 'Norte Fire - Unsafe Area' and remains closed. Drive slowly, expect crews and hoses, follow deputies. Fire still 5% contained at 570 acres; crews stay on the lines."
  ],
  [
   "Oct 17 6:12 PM",
   "Orange County Sheriff's Department confirms: all evacuation orders lifted (SCL12, SJC04, SJC05 and SJC 10 A released; SCL13 and SJC 10 B were released earlier). Via La Mirada remains closed to vehicle traffic north of Esperanza for OCFA access. The burn scar is an active fire hazard and closed until further notice. Containment up to 25% per OCFA."
  ],
  [
   "Oct 18 8:40 AM",
   "OCFA morning update: 570 acres, 25% contained. Crews will keep building containment and begin suppression repair, restoring ground disturbed by dozers and hand lines to limit erosion. All evacuation orders remain lifted; the burn scar stays closed."
  ],
  [
   "Oct 18 10:13 AM",
   "OCFA: containment up to 50% at 570 acres. 467 firefighters remain assigned, strengthening lines and extinguishing hot spots. All evacuation orders remain lifted; the burn scar stays closed."
  ],
  [
   "Oct 18 4:57 PM",
   "Containment up to 60% per the National Interagency Fire Center (via Watch Duty). 570 acres. All evacuation orders remain lifted; the burn scar stays closed."
  ],
  [
   "Oct 19 9:10 AM",
   "OCFA: containment up to 75% at 570 acres. All evacuation orders remain lifted; the burn scar stays closed."
  ],
  [
   "Oct 19 1:35 PM",
   "Live updates on this page ended. Final status: 570 acres, 75% contained (OCFA, 9:10 AM); all evacuation orders lifted since 6:01 PM Oct 17; the burn scar stays closed where the county map shows an Unsafe Area. Follow @OCFireAuthority for the final containment report."
  ]
 ],
 "order_zones": {},
 "warning_zones": {},
 "front": [
  [
   33.477,
   -117.6612
  ],
  [
   33.474,
   -117.6614
  ],
  [
   33.4729,
   -117.6597
  ],
  [
   33.478,
   -117.6575
  ],
  [
   33.4885,
   -117.6485
  ]
 ],
 "front_note": "Western head near Via La Mirada, Via De Agua and Avenida Calita (1:02 PM radio traffic) plus the north flank at Via Cerro Rebal (1:54 PM)",
 "live_video": {
  "id": "XoaZgHJJfD4",
  "label": "CBS LA live coverage"
 },
 "closures": [
  "Via La Mirada closed to vehicles north of Esperanza for OCFA access (OCSD 6:12 PM Oct 17)",
  "Burn scar ('Norte Fire - Unsafe Area' on the county map) closed until further notice (OCSD 6:12 PM Oct 17)",
  "Oct 16: Avenida La Pata southbound closed between Ortega Hwy and Avenida Vista Hermosa (requested 1:54 PM) (not re-confirmed since repopulation; expect reopened)",
  "Oct 16: Nine Capistrano Unified schools dismissing early (check school messages) (not re-confirmed since repopulation; expect reopened)",
  "Oct 16: I-5 hard closure requested from San Juan Creek Rd to Camino De Los Mares (radio traffic 1:29 PM) (not re-confirmed since repopulation; expect reopened)",
  "Oct 16: I-5 closed both directions south of San Clemente (Henderson Fire, Camp Pendleton) (not re-confirmed since repopulation; expect reopened)",
  "Oct 16: Prima Deshecha Landfill closed (not re-confirmed since repopulation; expect reopened)"
 ],
 "shelters": [
  {
   "name": "Overnight shelter: Boys & Girls Club",
   "addr": "1 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano",
   "lat": 33.48942,
   "lng": -117.67684,
   "note": "Open overnight. Animals allowed. Bring medications."
  },
  {
   "name": "San Juan Capistrano Community Center",
   "addr": "25925 Camino del Avion, San Juan Capistrano",
   "lat": 33.48801,
   "lng": -117.67782,
   "note": "Care and reception 8 AM to 8 PM. Small pets accepted."
  },
  {
   "name": "San Clemente Community Center",
   "addr": "100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente",
   "lat": 33.42408,
   "lng": -117.61793,
   "note": "Care and reception 8 AM to 8 PM. Small pets accepted."
  }
 ],
 "schools": {
  "note": "Capistrano Unified: nine schools dismissing early. Elementary: parents report to the school for pickup. Secondary: pick up or authorize release via school messages.",
  "list": [
   "Bernice Ayer Middle",
   "Clarence Lobo Elementary",
   "Concordia Elementary",
   "Harold Ambuehl Elementary",
   "San Clemente High",
   "San Juan Hills High",
   "Shorecliffs Middle",
   "Truman Benedict Elementary",
   "Vista Del Mar"
  ]
 },
 "damage": "OCFA: at least six homes damaged or destroyed, on Via La Mirada and nearby (reported 5:44 PM). Broadcast video and photos suggest the count may be higher. Final numbers come after damage inspection.",
 "front_time": "2026-10-16T13:54:00-07:00",
 "injuries": "Two firefighters injured per NBC 7 (11:20 PM); OCFA earlier confirmed one treated for heat exhaustion. No civilian injuries reported.",
 "hotline": "714-628-7085",
 "shelter_note": "Per OC Sheriff at 8:12 PM. The Boys & Girls Club is the overnight shelter and allows animals. The two community centers run care and reception 8 AM to 8 PM. Bring medicines, ID and chargers. If you need a ride, call 911.",
 "animal_shelters": [
  {
   "name": "OC Animal Care emergency shelter (dogs, cats, small pets)",
   "addr": "1630 Victory Road, Tustin",
   "lat": 33.71178,
   "lng": -117.83247,
   "note": "For San Juan Capistrano evacuees. Bring photo ID, vaccination records, special food, medications. Pets or large animals: 714-935-6848 (8 AM to 5 PM) or 714-259-1122 (5 PM to 8 AM)."
  },
  {
   "name": "San Clemente / Dana Point Animal Shelter (CASA)",
   "addr": "221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente",
   "lat": 33.4418,
   "lng": -117.58411,
   "note": "Accepting pets from San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano evacuees. Intake until 7 PM, reopens 7 AM."
  }
 ],
 "repopulated": {
  "time": "at 6:01 PM Oct 17",
  "note": "Confirmed by the Orange County Sheriff's Department at 6:12 PM: no evacuation orders associated with the Norte Fire remain in effect. Via La Mirada stays closed to vehicles north of Esperanza so OCFA engines can keep working."
 },
 "frozen": {
  "time": "1:35 PM Oct 19",
  "note": "The map, the final NIFC perimeter, the county zone statuses, the timeline and the social posts are kept here as a record of the fire."
 }
}