Wildfire Forces 1,200 People To Evacuate In California

LOS ANGELES, CA (IANS) – A fast-moving wildfire has burned over 12,200 acres overnight in Southern California, forcing at least 1,200 people to evacuate from a popular recreation area.

The wind-driven wildfire, dubbed the Post Fire, started June 15 afternoon in Gorman, about 100 km north of Los Angeles the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), said.

The blaze was 2 percent contained and damaged two structures, at the time of publication as winds blew in the area on June 17.

Cal Fire cautioned, “Residents are reminded to remain vigilant and be prepared to evacuate if fire activity changes”.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a smoke advisory, urging residents in the area impacted by smoke to limit their exposure by remaining indoors or seeking alternate shelter.