Strong winds fueled a wildfire near Los Angeles on Sunday, prompting officials to warn residents in its path to be prepared to evacuate if necessary. The blaze, known as the Post Fire, quickly spread to nearly 23 square miles, forcing the evacuation of over 1,200 individuals from the Hungry Valley recreation area. Firefighters faced challenging conditions as unpredictable winds pushed flames through dry brush, hampering aerial firefighting efforts.
Further north in California, a smaller wildfire, the Point Fire, ignited near Lake Sonoma, triggering evacuation orders for a sparsely populated region. The fire, which sent a large plume of smoke into the air, was 15% contained as of Sunday.
In Southern California, the fire near Gorman, along Interstate 5, threatened the popular Pyramid Lake area and prompted precautionary closures. While no homes were immediately at risk, residents of Castaic were advised to prepare for potential evacuations. Low humidity and strong winds posed ongoing challenges for firefighters battling the blaze.
Meanwhile, in San Bernardino County, the Hesperia Fire broke out near mountain communities, leading to road closures and evacuation warnings. By Sunday evening, the fire was 20% contained.
Authorities urged residents in affected areas to stay vigilant, prepare 'go bags' with essentials, and be ready to evacuate if necessary. Weather conditions, including low humidity and gusty winds, were expected to persist, heightening the risk of fire spread.
