Flame destroyed 50 buildings as it spreads and forced evacuations of about 1000 peopleofficials said.
cause of in the fire that burns for one day, remains under investigation and evacuation order for Weed, Lake Shastina and Edgewood in place.
“This incident is rapidly changing and our staff and partners are doing everything they can to ensure everyone safety”, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office said.
Officials in Siskiyou County also fighting a mountain fire that grew to 4,812 acres with 5 percent containment.
fire burned in steep terrain and detection further and further as it spread, prompting an evacuation of over 300 people according to Cal Fire.
“The fire keeps on burning in wood. The fire was extremely active all night long. The fire is approaching north”, – said in the division of Cal Fire Siskiyou.
cause of mountain fire remains under investigation and an evacuation order.
Meanwhile in Southern California Fire Route in Los Angeles County was 5,208 acres Saturday night. with 87% containment, according to update from the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
The two structures were destroyed and hundreds more According to the fire department, they were threatened.
The firefighting went on all night. with focus on mopping up hot spots and more building containment lines, update said.
“Today, ground resources will be concentrated on mopping up hotspots and further containment. Excessive heat, low humidity and steep terrain still create challenge for firefighters”, fire department said.