Southern Californian fire grew to 1,050 acres in less than three hours
The fire remained zero per cent contained late Thursday afternoon and was actively spreading east, posing a significant threat.
Thousands of residents in Southern California were ordered to evacuate their homes, including 4,200 in LA County, with an additional 12,500 under evacuation warning.
Officials described the blaze as a "very dynamic situation" driven by hot, dry weather, steep terrain, and dry fuel, threatening power lines and communities like Hasley Canyon.
Over 250 firefighters are on the ground, coordinating with helicopters and other air support, to combat the fire, which has now crossed into LA County.
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