California Fire Forces 82,000 People to Evacuate

More than 82,000 people were under mandatory evacuation orders Tuesday night as a fast-moving fire near San Bernardino, California, roared across 15,000 acres in several directions.

    The fire, which showed explosive growth in just a few hours, was 0% contained, Cal Fire's Daniel Berlant tweeted. "There is imminent threat to public safety, rail traffic and structures in the Cajon Pass, Lytle Creek, Wrightwood, Oak Hills, and surrounding areas," the US Forest Service's incident system warned. 

    It said an estimated 34,500 homes and 82,640 people were being affected by the evacuation warnings, according to (USA TODAY). Fire officials said the fire burned at least a dozen buildings, including some homes and a historic diner called the Summit Inn, the Associated Press reported.

Source : QNA