# Fire crews battle Southern California blaze that burned 6 homes, led to the evacuation of 16,000

https://mins.news/en/item/104781

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-18 03:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://bit.ly/4jmBYP8

> Firefighters are working to contain a wind-driven blaze in Southern California. It has scorched hills, destroyed at least six large coastal homes and prompted 16,000 people to evacuate.

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