Wildfire erupts in SoCal amid red flag warnings as home evacuations ordered

A fast-moving wildfire has burned 22 acres and triggered evacuation orders in Southern California as Red Flag Warnings put the region on high alert for dangerous fire conditions.The Peak Fire broke out shortly after 1 p.m.Thursday north of San Gabriel Canyon Road and Mirador Drive in Azusa, rapidly growing from a half-acre blaze to 22 acres, according to incident command.An evacuation order was issued for zone AZU-MC01, with evacuation warnings in place for several surrounding areas as firefighters raced to protect threatened homes.

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By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story Structures were reported threatened on Foxtail Court and northeast of the fire, prompting crews to deploy for structure protection.The blaze erupted as Southern California faces an elevated threat of wildfires, with a red flag warning in effect through Saturday.California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!...