California forest fire causes mandatory evacuation

By Amos Johnson

A California forest fire has already claimed approximately 29 lives and destroyed 6,000 homes.

The fire started on Thursday, Nov. 8 at approximately 6:29 a.m. around the Plumas National Forest. Due to heavy winds the fire grew higher and eventually made its way across Southern California.

The blaze covered 111,000 acres, resulting in mandatory evacuation orders from the Los Angeles Fire and Police services. There are up to seven evacuation centers put in place with at least two of them full and one closed, according to LA police Chief Michel Moore.

There are still MANDATORY evacuation orders in place within the city limits. With winds expected to strengthen today, the situation remains volatile and dangerous. No personal items or home is worth your life. We will be deployed to ensure evacuated structures remain secured. pic.twitter.com/6pouS3KRgK

— Chief Michel Moore (@LAPDChiefMoore) November 11, 2018

Winds are expected to continue throughout the morning with low humidity and dry fuel moisture.

Firefighters will continue to work to extinguish the blaze.