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Published 6:30 PM ET, Saturday, October 17, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by AP News: “Photos show wildfire fueled by high winds engulfing coastal homes in Southern California”, with reporting from New York Post.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 6:30 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger, Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
Topics: Southern California, SoCal, Dodgers.
BBN covered this story before: SoCal classroom illness, Titans apology, midterm news (October 17).

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What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA fast-moving, wind-fueled fire burned at least six homes in Southern California on Friday, the Associated Press reports.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNine schools in San Juan Capistrano were closed Friday, the Capistrano Unified School District said.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAnd more than one hundred eighteen thousand California customers were without electricity as of Friday, according to poweroutage dot com.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOur thoughts are with every family in the path of that fire.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIn baseball, the Dodgers face questions after an early exit from the National League Championship Series, the New York Post reports.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorKyle Tucker, signed to a four-year, two hundred forty million dollar deal, has sent fans a message after a debut season the Post calls atrocious.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorPromising, the Post says. Two hundred forty million dollars buys a lot of patience.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBefore the top of the hour: one small gadget, one dog alone in the Alaska wilderness. Also tonight, more on the broadcast.

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