A significant wildfire erupted near Castaic Lake, north of Los Angeles, prompting evacuations for 31,000 residents. The fire spread rapidly, engulfing over 9,400 acres within hours. Meanwhile, two other major wildfires in the region, which had been active for over two weeks, showed signs of becoming more manageable. In total, these ongoing fires have claimed 28 lives and destroyed nearly 16,000 structures, with economic damages projected to exceed $250 billion, according to forecasters. Additionally, the San Gabriel Mountains park was closed as a precautionary measure.
A rapidly growing wildfire broke out north of Los Angeles, prompting evacuations for 31,000 people as flames ravaged more than 9,400 acres in mere hours.
Evacuations were ordered for 31,000 people around Castaic Lake as the wildfire spread rapidly, leading to the closure of the 700,000-acre San Gabriel Mountains.
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