Post by sevenofnine on Aug 17, 2016 11:07:41 GMT -5
Here other big story in SO CAL
The Blue Cut fire erupted in Southern California on Tuesday, burning thousands of acres and forcing evacuations for entire communities.
The Blue Cut Fire started burning late on Tuesday morning east of Los Angeles in the Cajon Pass. The blaze spread rapidly in dry and hot conditions.
The fire has burned at least 30,000 acres and is zero percent contained, according to InciWeb. The cause of the blaze is still unkn
The fire poses an "imminent threat to public safety, rail traffic and structures" in the region, InciWeb warned early Wednesday morning.
More than 80,000 people were placed under mandatory evacuation orders due to the effects of the fire, including the entire town of Wrightwood, California.
Those forced to evacuate have found it difficult to leave town as portions of Interstate 15 and Highway 138 have been shut down, according to the Los Angeles Times
www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/breaking-bull-cut-fire-california-forces-evacuations/59517812
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