The first violent fire of the season in Los Angeles County led to the evacuation of at least 1,200 residents this weekend in the Hungry Valley region, north of the main city on the west coast of the United States. -United.
Evacuation orders were issued for the areas of Gorman, Pyramid Lake and Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area, according to the Forest Service of the U.S. Department of Los Padres National Forest. | DAVID SWANSON / AFPView full screen Evacuation orders were issued for the areas of Gorman, Pyramid Lake and Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area, according to the Forest Service of the U.S. Department of Los Padres National Forest. | DAVID SWANSON / AFP
Strong winds caused flames to spread through dry brush in the mountains near the town of Lebec on Sunday, prompting authorities to alert residents and ask them to be ready to evacuate, the news agency reports. American Associated Press.
Firefighters from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) respond to the wildfire burning at the Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area in Lebec, California, June 16, 2024. | DAVID SWANSON / AFPView full screen
Firefighters from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) respond to the wildfire burning at the Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area in Lebec, California, June 16, 2024. | DAVID SWANSON / AFP
Nearly 6,000 hectares ravaged, the fire far from being contained
Sunday evening, the fire nicknamed “Post Fire”, which has already burned nearly 6,000 hectares, was only 2% contained, indicates the Los Angeles Times, relaying information from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The media specifies that the fire started near the town of Gorman, nearly 100 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles.
Firefighters extinguish a fire at a building at the Los Padres Forest Fire Station, which burned in the blaze dubbed the Post Fire, in Lebec, California, United States, June 15, 2024 . ALLISON DINNER / EPA-EFEView full screen
Firefighters extinguish a fire at a building at the Los Padres Forest Fire Station, which burned in the blaze dubbed the Post Fire, in Lebec, California, United States, June 15, 2024 . ALLISON DINNER / EPA-EFE
Still according toAssociated Press, the fire grew to nearly 60 square kilometers, a day after forcing the evacuation of at least 1,200 campers and hikers from the Hungry Valley area.
A fire truck protects the structure of a trailer as a wildfire burns in Lebec, California, United States, June 15, 2024. | ALLISON DINNER / EPA-EFEView full screen
A fire truck protects the structure of a trailer as a wildfire burns in Lebec, California, United States, June 15, 2024. | ALLISON DINNER / EPA-EFE
The wind complicates the work of firefighters
The windy conditions made it difficult for firefighters deployed in large numbers to the fire, and for water bombing planes, said Kenichi Haskett, section chief of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
The Post Fire burns through Hungry Valley, California on June 15, 2024. | DAVID SWANSON / AFPView full screen
The Post Fire burns through Hungry Valley, California on June 15, 2024. | DAVID SWANSON / AFP
“When it’s windy, water is sprayed everywhere we don’t need it. So it’s a challenge,” did he declare.
US Forest Service firefighters watch as the Post Fire burns in Castaic, California on June 16, 2024. | DAVID SWANSON / AFPView full screen
US Forest Service firefighters watch as the Post Fire burns in Castaic, California on June 16, 2024. | DAVID SWANSON / AFP
A second outbreak, in Northern California, also triggered several evacuation orders and alerts near Lake Sonoma.
A forest ranger checks his accommodation as the Post Fire burns at the Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area in Lebec, California, June 15, 2024. | DAVID SWANSON / AFPView full screen
A forest ranger checks his accommodation as the Post Fire burns at the Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area in Lebec, California, June 15, 2024. | DAVID SWANSON / AFP
“If you are in an alert zone, prepare a travel bag with clothes for the night, your cell phone, your medication, your glasses. Fill up your car with gas, added Kenichi Haskett. Be prepared to evacuate. »
