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The Post Fire is an ongoing wildfire in California that started near Gorman and Frazier Park. The fire began on June 15 and spread rapidly due to built-up vegetation, strong winds, high temperatures, and arid conditions.[1]
| Post Fire | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | June 15, 2024 – present (2 months, 3 weeks and 1 day) |
| Location | Frazier Park, California, United States |
| Coordinates | 34°44′24″N 118°50′31″W / 34.740°N 118.842°W |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 15,610 acres (63.2 km2; 24.39 sq mi) |
| Map | |
 Perimeter of the Post Fire (map data) | |
  The location of the Post Fire, in south Central Valley | |
Fire
The Post Fire began forming south of Ralphs Ranch Road in Frazier Park on June 15, 2024, at approximately 2 p.m. PDT.[1][2] By June 18 the fire was reported as 24% contained. More than 1000 firefighters were assigned to battle the blaze, particularly near the Pyramid Lake recreation area.[3] As of Friday, June 21, the fire was described as 61% contained, affecting 15,690 acres. Hot and breezy conditions were expected over the weekend.[4] On June 23, the fire was reported to be 83% contained with the fire size holding steady. All evacuation orders and warnings remained in place. Authorities reported that two structures have been destroyed and one person was injured.[5]
Closures
The fire closed a section of Interstate 5 at Quail Lake and Gorman Post Road.[2]
Evacuations
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References
- ^ a b "InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. June 18, 2024. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ a b Curwen, Thomas; Darmiento, Laurence; Pringle, Paul (June 15, 2024). "Lancaster-area fire damages structures as Post fire near Gorman torches nearly 15,000 acres". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
- ^ "15K-acre fire near 5 Fwy continues to burn amid red-flag warning". ABC7 Los Angeles. June 18, 2024.
- ^ "Post fire containment now at 61% as temperatures rise in Gorman area". news@socalnews.com. City News Service. June 21, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ "Post Fire Sunday update: Containment grows to 83%, fire size holds steady". Palm Springs Desert Sun. City News Service. June 23, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024.