Was October 23, 2026 a wildfire in California?
NO
No — no new California wildfire today; the 570-acre Norte Fire in Orange County is 95% contained.
Why
- Norte Fire, San Clemente: 570 acres, 95% contained as of Oct 22
- PG&E weighed pre-emptive shutoffs for 644 customers in 7 counties
- NASA EONET's only new US wildfire: Bee Haven, Florida