Wildfire continues in California

California wildfires continue to devastate the northern and central regions of the country, prompting mandatory evacuation orders.

The Post Fire wildfire burned through 14,625 acres south of Gorman in Los Angeles County, raising concerns over the weekend.

Firefighters response to forest fire

The Post Fire broke out around 2:00 pm on Saturday, fueled by strong gusts of wind. Spreading rapidly along Interstate 5, the wildfire forced urgent evacuations, with more than 1,200 people evacuating Hungry Valley Park. Pyramid Lake, a popular boating spot, also closed as the flames approached.

Cal Fire reported that visibility issues hampered firefighters attempting to establish a perimeter east of Pyramid Lake overnight. With only 8% containment, a commercial structure burned. The origin of the forest fire remains unknown.

Weather complications

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for the I-5 corridor in northwest Los Angeles County.

They cited high temperatures, low humidity and wind gusts between 30-50 mph as contributing factors to the spread of the wildfire. Similar conditions could persist into Tuesday, facilitating rapid expansion of the Post Fire complex.

Wildfire in Northern California

Northern California faced its own battle with the wildfire, which started east of Lake Sonoma around noon Sunday. This wildfire grew rapidly, consuming more than 1,000 acres and prompting evacuation orders for hundreds of residents. Thousands more received evacuation notices.

Cal Fire reported the injury of at least one firefighter. Approximately 400 first responders, including helicopters, bulldozers, water tankers and 50 fire trucks, battled the flames. Despite their efforts, the Point Fire damaged multiple structures.

By Monday morning, authorities had managed to contain 20% of the forest fire.