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Fast-Moving Fire Quickly Grows Thousands Of Acres Near Gorman, As Southland Heads Into Fire Season
A timelapse camera from AlertCalifornia shows the quickly growing fire near Gorman.
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A fast-moving brush fire has scorched more than 4,400 acres as of 9 p.m., fueled by gusty winds and hot, dry weather conditions as the Southland braces itself for the wildfire season.
The Post Fire was first reported on Saturday at around 1:45 p.m. at Ralph's Ranch and Gorman School roads near the 5 Freeway.
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Evacuation orders have been issued by the Los Angeles County Fire Department for residents living around the Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area, Pyramid Lake, Gorman Post Road and surrounding areas.
There's no reported injury or death.
#PostFire Thread pic.twitter.com/Ne67HHpubi
— SCV Sheriff (@SCVSHERIFF) June 15, 2024
Winds are expected to pick up tonight across the burning areas and could reach over 60 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
You can see smoke blowing to the south from the #Postfire near Gorman in the GOES satellite loop. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/elSox6qZJK
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) June 15, 2024
The Gorman fire came just a day after fire officials from seven different agencies across California detailed its wildfire season outlook.
Here's what we know about the blaze so far today:
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The basics
- Acreage: 4,400 acres as of Saturday afternoon
- Containment: 0 percent
- Structures destroyed: None
- Deaths: None
- Injuries: None
Evacuations
Evacuation orders have been issued for the following communities:
- The Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area, Pyramid Lake, Gorman Post Road and surrounding areas.
A warning is in place for:
- Zones CAS-GOLDENSTATE and CAS-PARADISERANCH, as well as reas south of Pyramid Lake between Old Ridge Route and the LA County line, including Paradise Ranch Estates.
Anyone under an evacuation warning should be prepared to leave.
Air quality
Look up the latest air quality info for your area at airnow.gov.
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How we're reporting this story
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Fire resources
- Every Day Is Fire Season. Here's How Angelenos Can Prepare Right Now
- How To Find Out About Fire Evacuations In Your Area
- How To Keep Yourself Safe From Wildfire Smoke
- The Air Is Brown — Should I Wear A Mask?
- This Is Why Fire Officials Don't Want You To Stay And Defend Your Home
- What Does 'Containment' Of A Fire Mean, Exactly?
- What Does A 'Red Flag Warning' Mean, Exactly?
- What To Do — And Not Do — When You Get Home After A Wildfire
- How To Avoid Getting Towed During LA's Red Flag Parking Restrictions
- If You Want To Help Fire Victims, Resist The Urge To Volunteer
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