California Wildfires , Destroy 10,000 Acres , Amid Record-Setting Heat Wave.
Fox News reports that a wildfire in Northern Los Angeles has burned over 5,000 acres as the state struggles through one of the hottest heat waves on record.
Fox News reports that a wildfire in Northern Los Angeles has burned over 5,000 acres as the state struggles through one of the hottest heat waves on record.
Firefighters in California are working to contain a fire that began on August 31 near Castaic Lake.
Currently, the fire is only about 27% contained.
Fox News reports that evacuation orders were lifted on the evening of September 1.
While no fatalities have been reported, seven firefighters are being treated for injuries.
According to officials, hundreds of firefighters, assisted by 11 aircraft, are working to control the blaze.
According to officials, hundreds of firefighters, assisted by 11 aircraft, are working to control the blaze.
Officials also have warned that if wind speeds increase it could strengthen the brush fire.
The fire behavior and what you saw yesterday should be a wake-up call to us all about the potential that we're in, and we're entering into over the next few days in terms of the fire conditions, very rapid fire growth, and very, very explosive fire behavior, Robert Garcia, Los Angeles National Forest Chief, via Fox News.
Fox News reports that firefighters have been battling the blaze amid one of the hottest heat waves on record.
Extreme heat in excess of 110 degrees Fahrenheit forced fire crews to pull back some of their resources in order to minimize heat-related injuries.
It’s a tactical pause for the crews that are experiencing the greatest heat impact.
We’re just trying to reduce the strain being placed on line firefighters, Thomas C.
Ewald, Los Angeles County Deputy Fire Chief, via the 'LA Times'
