<p>The extent of the growing Holy Fire could be readily seen from the air as it burned in the canyons above Lake Elsinore, California, on Thursday, August 9.</p><p>These videos were shot from a tanker dropping retardant on the flames. The sound of the retardant release can be heard plainly in the video, although the drop can’t be seen.</p><p>The Holy Fire was nearing 10,000 acres</a> at midday on Thursday, and officials said high temperatures and low humidity created optimum burn conditions. Credit: Drew P Hansen via Storyful</p><br />
