GORMAN, Calif. — Firefighters have increased containment of the so-called Post Fire in mountains north of Los Angeles after a weekend of explosive growth along Interstate 5.
The Post Fire is 8% surrounded Monday after scorching more than 24 square miles and forcing the evacuation of at least 1,200 peoples from a recreation area on Saturday.
Firefighters hoped to hold the fire at its current size, but further growth was still possible, especially towards the south, said Los Angeles County Fire Department Section Chief Kenichi Haskett.
It swiftly grew to nearly 23 square miles on Sunday, one day after it forced the evacuation of at least 1,200 campers, off-roaders and hikers from the Hungry Valley recreation area. Two structures burned within the evacuated recreation area.
The Southern California fire erupted Saturday afternoon near I-5 in Gorman. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Stay Informed
Evacuations for Post Fire
An evacuation map for the Post Fire in Los Angeles County can be viewed below.
Fire Activity Map
This map from the National Interagency Fire Center shows Post Fire activity (this may take a few seconds to load):
Cal Fire Perimeter Map
A fire perimeter map for the Post Fire was updated by Cal Fire around 12:30 p.m. Monday.
Traffic Map
A traffic map of the area from ABC10 is available below.
WEATHER MAP
Radar map from ABC10.com. You can tap "locations" in the bottom left corner to find your specific area. Adjust the layers with a filter on the bottom right corner to show heat, wind and other conditions:
WILDFIRE PREPS
If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.
The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, and supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for local warning system notifications and knowing your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.
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