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Picture Courtesy: (Getty image) Wildfire that started in Gorman over the weekend has quickly spread across Los Angeles County, burning over 15,000 acres of land as of Monday evening.
(The Post News)- A wildfire that started in Gorman over the weekend has quickly spread across Los Angeles County, burning over 15,000 acres of land as of Monday evening.
The blaze, named the Post Fire, remains a critical concern for firefighters battling fierce winds and challenging terrain.
According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), the fire had grown to 15,611 acres and was only 20% contained by Monday evening.
More than 1,000 firefighters are currently involved in containment efforts, with additional resources being deployed to enhance the response.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department has issued mandatory evacuation orders for areas west of Interstate 5 between Pyramid Lake and Gorman. Evacuation warnings have also been issued south of Pyramid Lake to the Los Angeles County line.
The situation prompted the evacuation of 1,200 individuals from Hungry Valley Park over the weekend.
Officials from various agencies, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, continue to monitor the situation closely, issuing updates and warnings to residents as conditions evolve.
Despite efforts to contain the fire within its current perimeter, concerns remain high due to forecasted high winds and low humidity levels expected to persist through Tuesday.
“The fire is not spreading significantly at this time, but we are closely monitoring for any changes,” stated Fire Public Information Officer, Flemming Bertelsen from the Los Padres National Forest.
“Our priority is maintaining containment lines and preventing the fire from reaching heavily forested areas near Piru Creek.”
The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings for portions of Los Angeles County and Ventura County mountains, cautioning residents and firefighters alike of wind gusts reaching up to 60 to 70 mph, which could exacerbate fire conditions.
In addition to ground crews, firefighting aircraft are actively engaged, although limited visibility due to smoke has posed challenges.
Pyramid Lake has been closed as a precautionary measure due to the fire threat.
Meanwhile, Northern California is also battling multiple wildfires, including the Point Fire in Sonoma County, which has destroyed structures and prompted evacuations.
The Aero Fire southeast of Sacramento has rapidly grown to 1,500 acres, with evacuation orders in effect and crews struggling against strong winds.
As firefighting efforts continue on multiple fronts across the state, authorities urge residents to remain vigilant and prepared for further developments in these dynamic fire conditions.
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