Massive Wildfire Near Los Angeles Spreads, Prompting Evacuations
A significant wildfire, located just outside of Los Angeles, California, has rapidly expanded to cover a staggering 12,265 acres. As of Sunday afternoon, containment efforts had only managed to control two percent of the fire’s spread.
The wildfire, dubbed the Post Fire, is advancing towards Hungry Valley Park. In response to this imminent threat, California State Park Services have taken decisive action and evacuated approximately 1,200 people from the area.
Additionally, evacuation warnings have been issued for areas south of Pyramid Lake between Old Ridge Route and the Los Angeles County line. This includes communities such as Paradise Ranch Estate which are now under potential threat from the encroaching blaze.
Cal Fire has warned residents that slightly higher temperatures and lower humidity are expected to continue throughout the weekend. These conditions could potentially exacerbate the situation. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and be prepared to evacuate if fire activity changes. Winds are anticipated to increase from 9:00 P.M. to midnight with gusts reaching up to 30 MPH at ground level and exceeding 50 MPH at ridge tops.
The Hill reports:
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles issued a red flag warning for the I-5 corridor in Los Angeles County until 5 p.m. on Monday due to high wind and low humidity. The service said there could be wind gusts of 45-55 mph on Sunday that increase to 60-70 mph tonight.
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services prepositioned firefighting equipment and personnel around the state to address the fire, the office announced on Saturday.
With this escalating situation, it is clear that emergency services are doing their utmost to control the wildfire and ensure public safety. Our thoughts are with those affected during this challenging time.
h/t: The Gateway Pundit
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