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Fast-moving California wildfire burns homes as people are ordered to…

The Norte Fire is one of thirteen burning across California, and officials are ordering residents out as Santa Ana winds push the flames faster.

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  1. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThis is a BBN special report. A fast-moving wildfire in California is burning homes tonight, and people in its path have been ordered to leave.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe Norte Fire is spreading fast, driven by Santa Ana winds, and it's one of thirteen active fires across California tonight, according to the BBC.

  3. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentWith thirteen fires burning simultaneously, firefighting resources are spread thin across the state, and Santa Ana winds are accelerating how quickly they spread.

  4. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIf you live near the fire, follow the evacuation orders from local officials, and do not wait to see how it looks from your driveway.

  5. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe things to watch overnight are whether the winds ease, and whether more neighborhoods get added to the evacuation list.

  6. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWe will keep updating this as officials release more information.

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