This story was originally published by Mother Jones and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration.
In just one day a wildfire sparked north of San Bernadino has burned through over 15,000 acres and forced the evacuation of over 82,000 people.
The BlueCut Fire started at around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday morning and by the end of the day there were 700 firefighters with 102 engines on the scene.
The fire is, as of 10:00 p.m., zero percent contained.
Officials, while estimating that over 34,500 people are in danger are urging residents to evacuate the area. California Governor Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency.
Six firefighters became trapped within the fire Tuesday, according to the San Bernadino County Fire Department. Two of them received minor injuries and were taken to the hospital.
"Firenado" whips up smoke and flames as #BlueCutFire burns out of control. Live coverage: https://t.co/d7oozH75l0 https://t.co/oZrrQcLhAe
— NBC Los Angeles (@NBCLA) August 17, 2016
#BlueCutFire [update] north of San Bernardino (San Bernardino County) is now 15,000 acres. https://t.co/I8T8YeiGpz pic.twitter.com/8DKJPeYOVN
— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) August 17, 2016
A home burns off of Hwy 138 during the #BlueCutFire Tuesday pic.twitter.com/GAupNYtFhL
— Will Lester (@WillLesterPhoto) August 16, 2016
#BlueCutFire late afternoon. #SOE in San Bernardino Cty @JerryBrownGov. 82k evacuated/9k acres/0% contained pic.twitter.com/R3wOyZYwFD
— Lauren Pak (@lauren_pak) August 17, 2016
Massive #evacuation are in yellow #BlueCutFire Zero % contained pic.twitter.com/FNOglrY4Ms
— Scott O (@Scott_ODonnell) August 17, 2016
"We can rest knowing we're safe. We can sleep until we see what the morning brings." #BlueCutFire @VVDailyPress pic.twitter.com/ljbMa9kuAF
— Shea Johnson (@Shea_Journo) August 17, 2016
