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Urgent warning issued as massive wildfire spreads in Northern California
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- A massive wildfire, known as the Lucas Fire, has scorched nearly 3,800 acres in Mendocino County, with dry weather and heavy winds contributing to its rapid spread.
- The National Weather Service issued a "red flag warning" from Saturday 11 a.m. to Monday 11 a.m. due to winds and low humidity, increasing the risk of fire starts and rapid fire spread.
- The Lucas Fire began as a small 10-acre blaze on Thursday but quickly expanded due to its remote location, leading to multiple evacuation orders and the Lake County Fairgrounds serving as an evacuation shelter.
- Firefighters are battling the blaze under challenging conditions with high temperatures and strong winds, achieving only 15% containment as of Saturday morning.
- The Lucas Fire is one of three significant wildfires currently burning in Northern California, alongside the Timber and Plaskett fires in Monterey County, which have collectively burned over 55,000 acres.
