California Wildfires , Destroy 10,000 Acres , Amid Record-Setting Heat Wave.<br />Fox News reports that a wildfire in Northern Los Angeles has burned over 5,000 acres as the state struggles <br />through one of the hottest heat waves on record.<br />Fox News reports that a wildfire in Northern Los Angeles has burned over 5,000 acres as the state struggles <br />through one of the hottest heat waves on record.<br />Firefighters in California are working to contain a fire that began on August 31 near Castaic Lake.<br />Currently, the fire is only about 27% contained.<br />Fox News reports that evacuation <br />orders were lifted on <br />the evening of September 1.<br />While no fatalities have been reported, <br />seven firefighters are being treated for injuries.<br />According to officials, <br />hundreds of firefighters, assisted by <br />11 aircraft, are working to control the blaze.<br />According to officials, <br />hundreds of firefighters, assisted by <br />11 aircraft, are working to control the blaze.<br />Officials also have warned that<br />if wind speeds increase it could <br />strengthen the brush fire.<br />The fire behavior and what you saw <br />yesterday should be a wake-up call <br />to us all about the potential that we're in, <br />and we're entering into over the next few <br />days in terms of the fire conditions, <br />very rapid fire growth, and very, <br />very explosive fire behavior, Robert Garcia, Los Angeles National Forest Chief, via Fox News.<br />Fox News reports that firefighters have <br />been battling the blaze amid one <br />of the hottest heat waves on record.<br />Extreme heat in excess of 110 degrees Fahrenheit forced fire crews to pull back some of their resources in order to minimize heat-related injuries.<br />It’s a tactical pause for the crews that <br />are experiencing the greatest heat impact. <br />We’re just trying to reduce the strain <br />being placed on line firefighters, Thomas C. Ewald, Los Angeles County <br />Deputy Fire Chief, via the 'LA Times'
