Evacuation orders as fast-moving California wildfire burns homes
Fanned by the fierce Santa Ana winds, the Norte Fire is one of 13 burning across the state.
BBC News reports: Fanned by the fierce Santa Ana winds, the Norte Fire is one of 13 burning across the state.
This environment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include California, Santa Ana and Norte Fire.
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