Growing wildfire in California forces evacuations

A wildfire in California, a few miles from Los Angeles, is spreading rapidly and has burned more than 10,000 acres, prompting the evacuation of approximately 1,200 people, according to local authorities.

The fire, driven by strong winds, shows no signs of subsiding before Monday.

Dubbed the Post Fire, the fire started at 1:47 PM on Saturday in Gorman, California, strategically located near Interstate 5, specifically 80 kilometers from Los Angeles.

By the end of the day, the wildfire had expanded to more than 10,500 acres, CalFire, the state firefighting agency, confirmed.

Containment efforts remain difficult, with the Los Angeles County Fire Department reporting zero percent containment as of Saturday afternoon.

Growing wildfire in California: more than a thousand people evacuated

Authorities reported damage to two commercial properties, with two other structures under imminent threat.

In response to the growing emergency, authorities evacuated 1,200 people from the Hungry Valley recreation area. They also closed the nearby Pyramid Lake Reservoir to ensure public safety.

Firefighters are working rigorously to establish containment lines, using aircraft to control the spread of the forest fire. However, limited visibility hinders their operations, as noted on Saturday night.

As the Post Fire continues to wreak havoc, the immediate objective remains to safeguard lives and property. Evacuees from the Hungry Valley recreation area face deep uncertainty.

More updates will be provided as new details emerge, and authorities will monitor the situation closely.