Coverage dated October 19, 2026 to October 20, 2026

Lawsuit alleges SDG&E caused Norte Fire in San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano

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Officials are investigating the cause of the Norte Fire, but a new lawsuit claims San Diego Gas & Electric is responsible. The complaint comes as crews continue to contain the fire that destroyed several homes in San Juan Capistrano.

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ABC 7 Los Angeles
Complaint alleges destructive Norte Fire that burned homes in San Clemente was caused by San Diego Gas & Electric equipment failure (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Oct 19, 2026
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
An expected lawsuit alleges the destructive Norte Fire in Orange County was caused by a San Diego Gas & Electric equipment failure.
Foxla
Lawsuit alleges SDG&E caused Norte Fire in San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano (opens Foxla)
Published Oct 19, 2026
Foxla's feed description
Officials are investigating the cause of the Norte Fire, but a new lawsuit claims San Diego Gas & Electric is responsible. The complaint comes as crews continue to contain the fire that destroyed several homes in San Juan Capistrano.
Times Of San Diego
Lawsuit blames San Diego Gas & Electric equipment for fire that destroyed Orange County homes (opens Times Of San Diego)
Published Oct 20, 2026
Times Of San Diego's feed description
The Norte Fire was 90% contained Tuesday. The 570-acre blaze destroyed homes Friday, prompting evacuations.