Two Wildfires Erupt in Southern California: Hawk Fire and King Fire

Hawk Fire in Acton

• 🔥 The Hawk Fire in Acton has rapidly spread to over 277 acres with zero containment.
• ⚠️ Evacuation orders or warnings are in place as the fire burns near homes and spreads at a rapid rate.
• 💨 Winds in the vicinity have been gusting between 15-20 mph, with wind direction generally blowing away from structures to the northeast.
• 🌡️ Relative humidity has slightly improved from 25% to 40% in the fire's area.

King Fire in Gorman

• 🚒 Firefighters are making progress on the King Fire, which has burned close to 600 acres and is now 20% contained.
• 🚨 Evacuation warnings and a shelter-in-place warning were issued for the Gorman area.
• 🚗 Two northbound lanes of the I-5 freeway remain closed between Vista Del Lago and Smoky Bear due to the fire.
• 🏠 Two RVs burned at the Pyramid Lake RV Park; the cause of the blaze is currently unknown.

Weather Conditions and Outlook

• ☀️ Dry and hot conditions are contributing to the ease with which vegetation is burning.
• 💨 While winds are not excessively strong, they are a factor in fire spread, with gusts expected to pick up again tomorrow.
• ☁️ A contrast in weather exists across LA County, with coastal areas experiencing clouds while inland areas are sunny and warmer.
• 📉 A cooling trend is expected in the coming days.