The country watched earlier this month as huge portions of the Los Angeles metro area were utterly swallowed up by raging wildfires:
And we learned in horror that the city apparently mismanaged its fire control measures ahead of the blazes:
Well, we're sorry to report that, even as the other blazes come under some control, it looks like another fire has started up:
A new fast-moving wildfire has erupted in Los Angeles County, prompting thousands to evacuate a region already reeling from the most destructive fires in its history.
The Hughes fire ignited about 45 miles northwest of the city of Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon, near Castaic Lake in a mountainous area that borders several residential areas and schools.
The out-of-control blaze has grown to more than 8,000 acres in several hours fuelled by winds and dry brush that is acting as fuel. No homes or businesses have been damaged, but about 19,000 residents have been forced to flee and Interstate 5 - the primary highway running along the US West Coast from Mexico to Canada - is closed.
A California fire map on Thursday morning illustrated the staggering extent of the fire:
Videos and images coming out of the region were likewise mind-blowing:
(I'm sensing some modest irritation at Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom.)
Thankfully, there is encouraging heroism among the fire:
But the danger isn't over yet:
Winds in the area are blowing around 20 to 30 mph but are forecast to strengthen throughout the day, which could allow the blaze to grow and make it harder for air crews to continue their battle from above.
Pray for Southern California.
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