There are five notable wildfires burning across Southern California Friday as the region continues to see a dangerous mix of 90-degree temperatures and dry, windy conditions.

Hundreds of firefighters are actively battling the Norte, Bryson, Henderson, Scales and Peak fires across Southern California. The Norte and Bryson fires are especially concerning, as they continue to threaten hundreds of homes.

The Norte Fire has damaged or destroyed at least six homes near the border of San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente as of Friday evening. The fire also injured two firefighters, one of which was hospitalized with heat exhaustion, fire officials said Friday.

The threat of destructive wildfires will persist into the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning, which is in effect through at least Saturday evening.

  • The Norte Fire sent a large home up in flames in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. (KTLA)
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The Norte Fire sent a large home up in flames in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. (KTLA)

Wildfire Details

Norte Fire 

  • Date started: Oct. 16, 2026
  • Location: San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente
  • Size: 570 acres
  • Containment: 0%
  • Evacuation orders: Click here

Bryson Fire

  • Date started: Oct. 15, 2026
  • Location: Malibu hills
  • Size: 147 acres
  • Containment: 39%
  • Evacuation orders: Click here

Henderson Fire

  • Date started: Oct. 15, 2026
  • Location: South of Camp Pendleton in San Diego County
  • Size: 2,079 acres
  • Containment 20%
  • Evacuation orders: Click here

Peak Fire

  • Date started: Oct. 15, 2026
  • Location: Azusa
  • Size: 43 acres
  • Containment: 41%
  • Evacuation orders: Click here

Scales Fire

  • Date started: Oct. 16, 2026
  • Location: North of San Onofre State Beach in San Diego County
  • Size: 20 acres
  • Containment: 100%
  • Evacuation orders: Click here