Los Angeles County Brush Fire Burns Over 12,000 Acres With Strong Winds Coming

Los Angeles County Brush Fire Burns Over 12,000 Acres With Strong Winds Coming
Firefighters from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and other firemen respond to the Post Fire as it burns through the Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area in Lebec, Calif., on June 16, 2024. David Swanson/AFP via Getty Images
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GORMAN, Calif.—A massive brush fire in the Gorman area north of Los Angeles that’s burned 12,265 acres was just 2 percent contained Sunday morning, June 16, with strong winds expected Sunday, state fire officials said.

The Post Fire was threatening nearby structures and prompted the evacuation of about 1,200 people from the Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area. Pyramid Lake was also closed, and street closures were in place south of Ralphs Ranch Road at Quail Lake Road.

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