A fire in Los Angeles County that forced the evacuations of hundreds of people from a state park has burned more than 12,000 acres, authorities said Sunday, just one day after it started. The National Weather Service Los Angeles warned wind gusts could reach up to 60 to 70 mph Sunday night, creating conditions that could potentially fuel the flames. A red flag warning was issued for the I-5 corridor in Los Angeles County and the Ventura County mountains until 5:00 p.m. Monday afternoon. The wildfire began Saturday afternoon in Gorman, an unincorporated community in northwestern Los Angeles County. The fire had damaged two commercial properties by Saturday evening, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Source: CNN June 16, 2024 12:54 UTC