A new wildfire was reported today at 9:44 p.m. in Los Angeles County, California. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.

A winter storm bearing down on Central California this week whipped up a wildfire, prompting evacuations, but also helped dissipate some of the flames.

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About 15 miles from Mammoth Mountain, California, a 3,000-acre wildfire that prompted evacuation orders and damaged structures has struck. The blaze, known as the Pack Fire, was spotted on Thursday and was fuelled by strong winds. Its cause is under investigation, according to Cal Fire.

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:53 p.m. in Riverside County, California. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

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A fast-moving wildfire tore through California’s Mono County, charring more than 3,000 acres, damaging 15 structures, and prompting highway closures and evacuations in the picturesque region near the Nevada state border,