Norte fire: California mayor relieved as his city gets the all-clear

(NewsNation) — Evacuation orders have been lifted in the Orange County city of San Juan Capistrano, which was threatened by the Norte wildfire that destroyed at least six homes. “We truly were lucky,” Mayor John Campbell said. “Circumstances can go in the opposite direction.” 

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