Multiple wildfires force evacuations across Southern California

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 16 Oct, 22:32 · Archive

Multiple fast-moving wildfires across Southern California are forcing thousands to evacuate as dangerous fire conditions persist.

Multiple fast-moving wildfires are burning across Southern California, forcing thousands to evacuate amid dangerous fire conditions. The Peak Fire broke out Thursday afternoon north of San Gabriel Canyon Road in Azusa, growing rapidly to 60 acres. The Norte Fire in Orange County's San Clemente area erupted Friday morning and exploded to 250 acres within hours, with aerial footage showing homes burning. The Bryson Fire in Malibu's Santa Monica mountains began Thursday evening and has reached 146 acres, with approximately 12,000 people under evacuation orders.

Structures are threatened across all three fires as crews deploy for protection and conduct water drops from helicopters. More than 400 firefighters are battling the Bryson Fire alone. One firefighter was injured and transported to hospital but is expected to make a full recovery. The Norte Fire was 0% contained as of Friday afternoon.

Red flag warnings issued by the National Weather Service remain in effect for Los Angeles County through Saturday evening due to Santa Ana winds and critical fire danger. Wind speeds could reach 70 mph. San Clemente Mayor Rick Loeffler told reporters that the city had implemented a goat programme to clear hillsides and stationed equipment to help helicopters resupply water quickly. Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone warned that if winds increase, containment could be lost and larger areas threatened.

How it is being reported

• Thousands in California ordered to evacuate due to Malibu wildfireThousands of people in California have been ordered to evacuate as a wildfire threatened the area.UPI · 16 Oct, 22:20
• Wildfire races through SoCal as structures threatened by wind-fueled blazeA wildfire in Orange County exploded in size Friday, forcing evacuation orders as it threatened structures, growing to 250 acres in a matter of minutes. The Norte Fire broke out around 11:30 a.m. in the area of Portico Del Norte and quickly grew to at least 50 acres by around noon, according to the Orange...New York Post · 16 Oct, 21:06
• Wildfire erupts in SoCal amid red flag warnings as home evacuations orderedA fast-moving wildfire has burned 22 acres and triggered evacuation orders in Southern California as Red Flag Warnings put the region on high alert for dangerous fire conditions.New York Post · 15 Oct, 22:24

In this story: Southern California · Azusa · Orange County · San Clemente · Malibu · Lindsey Horvath · Anthony Marrone · Rick Loeffler

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