Crime & Safety

Smell Smoke In Orange County Today?

Here's why you might smell smoke in the area.

ORANGE COUNTY, CA -- If you smell smoke in the area Saturday it's because of a fire at Camp Pendleton, according to the Orange County Fire Authority. In a tweet, fire officials said a fire was burning at the base, pushing the smell of smoke to Ladera Ranch, Coto De Caza and the surrounding areas.

There is no threat of this fire affecting any parts of Orange County, officials said.

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