VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-16
“Due to topography features and the weather, this fire rapidly grew,”
Mark Backoff · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-16
Mark Backoff said at least six homes were destroyed by the Norte fire, which erupted in Orange county on Friday.
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