Massive California Wildfire Spreads Across 49 Square Miles
/ CBS News
A firefighter reaches for the door of his truck as flames close in on homes at the Sand Fire on July 23 2016 near Santa Clarita, California.
Fueled by temperatures reaching about 108 degrees fahrenheit, the wildfire began yesterday has grown to 11,000 acres. (MCNEW/AFP/Getty Images)
California Wildfire
Flames lap at the wall of a home at the Sand Fire on July 23 2016 near Santa Clarita, California.
Fueled by temperatures reaching about 108 degrees fahrenheit, the wildfire began yesterday has grown to 11,000 acres. (MCNEW/AFP/Getty Images)
California Wildfire
TOPSHOT - Firefighters battle the Blue Cut wildfire near Cajon Pass, north of San Bernardino, California on August 16, 2016.
A rapidly spreading fire raging east of Los Angeles forced the evacuation of more than 82,000 people on August 16 as the governor of California declared a state of emergency. Despite the efforts of 1,250 firefighters with more on the way, none of the inferno was contained as of late on August 16 , state firefighting agency Cal Fire spokeswoman Lynne Tolmachoff told AFP. The wildfire poses "imminent threat to public safety, rail traffic and structures," according to the website, which said 82,640 people fell under an evacuation warning. / (RINGO CHIU/AFP/Getty Images)
California Wildfire
The Blue Cut wildfire burns housings and trees near Cajon Pass, north of San Bernardino, California on August 16, 2016.
A rapidly spreading fire raging east of Los Angeles forced the evacuation of more than 82,000 people on August 16 as the governor of California declared a state of emergency. Despite the efforts of 1,250 firefighters with more on the way, none of the inferno was contained as of late on August 16 , state firefighting agency Cal Fire spokeswoman Lynne Tolmachoff told AFP. The wildfire poses "imminent threat to public safety, rail traffic and structures," according to the website, which said 82,640 people fell under an evacuation warning. (RINGO CHIU/AFP/Getty Images)
California Wildfire
The Blue Cut wildfire burns vehicles near Cajon Pass, north of San Bernardino, California, on August 16, 2016.
A rapidly spreading fire raging east of Los Angeles forced the evacuation of more than 82,000 people on August 16 as the governor of California declared a state of emergency. Despite the efforts of 1,250 firefighters with more on the way, none of the inferno was contained as of late on August 16 , state firefighting agency Cal Fire spokeswoman Lynne Tolmachoff told AFP. The wildfire poses "imminent threat to public safety, rail traffic and structures," according to the website, which said 82,640 people fell under an evacuation warning. (RINGO CHIU/AFP/Getty Images)
California Wildfire
Smoke rises from the Blue Cut wildfire near Cajon Pass, north of San Bernardino, California on August 16, 2016. (CHIU/AFP/Getty Images)
California Wildfire
SANTA CLARITA, CA - JULY 25: A firefighting air tanker drops fire retardant on the Sand Fire in Placerita Canyon on July 25, 2016 in Santa Clarita, California. Triple-digit temperatures and dry conditions are fueling the wildfire at a rate of about 10,000 acres per day and is only 10% contained. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
California Wildfire
Firefighters battle the Blue Cut wildfire near Cajon Pass, north of San Bernardino, California on August 16, 2016.
A rapidly spreading fire raging east of Los Angeles forced the evacuation of more than 82,000 people on August 16 as the governor of California declared a state of emergency. Despite the efforts of 1,250 firefighters with more on the way, none of the inferno was contained as of late on August 16 , state firefighting agency Cal Fire spokeswoman Lynne Tolmachoff told AFP. The wildfire poses "imminent threat to public safety, rail traffic and structures," according to the website, which said 82,640 people fell under an evacuation warning. (RINGO CHIU/AFP/Getty Images)
California Wildfire
The Blue Cut wildfire burns homes and structures near Cajon Pass, north of San Bernardino, California, on August 16, 2016.
A rapidly spreading fire raging east of Los Angeles forced the evacuation of more than 82,000 people on August 16 as the governor of California declared a state of emergency. Despite the efforts of 1,250 firefighters with more on the way, none of the inferno was contained as of late on August 16 , state firefighting agency Cal Fire spokeswoman Lynne Tolmachoff told AFP. The wildfire poses "imminent threat to public safety, rail traffic and structures," according to the website, which said 82,640 people fell under an evacuation warning. (RINGO CHIU/AFP/Getty Images)
California Wildfire
TOPSHOT - Flames burn next to the Interstate 15 as the Blue Cut wildfire rages near Cajon Pass, north of San Bernardino, California on August 16, 2016.
A rapidly spreading fire raging east of Los Angeles forced the evacuation of more than 82,000 people on August 16 as the governor of California declared a state of emergency. Despite the efforts of 1,250 firefighters with more on the way, none of the inferno was contained as of late on August 16 , state firefighting agency Cal Fire spokeswoman Lynne Tolmachoff told AFP. The wildfire poses "imminent threat to public safety, rail traffic and structures," according to the website, which said 82,640 people fell under an evacuation warning. (RINGO CHIU/AFP/Getty Images)
California Wildfire
WRIGHTWOOD, CA - AUGUST 17: Tall flames rise near a high voltage power line tower at the Blue Cut Fire on August 17, 2016 near Wrightwood, California.. An unknown number of homes and businesses have burned and more than 80,000 people are under evacuation orders as the out-of-control wildfire spread beyond 30,000 acres and threatens to expand into the ski resort town of Wrightwood. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
California Wildfire
Joshua Trees on fire at the Blue Cut wildfire in Phelan, California on August 17, 2016.
A fire raging east of Los Angeles spread rapidly Wednesday, posing a threat to more than 82,000 people and prompting the governor of California to declare a state of emergency. More than 1,300 firefighters were battling the giant blaze with more on the way, but as of early Wednesday they had been unable to contain the inferno.
(JONATHAN ALCORN/AFP/Getty Images)
California Wildfire
WRIGHTWOOD, CA - AUGUST 17: Flames sweep through a rural community at the Blue Cut Fire on August 17, 2016 near Wrightwood, California.. An unknown number of homes and businesses have burned and more than 80,000 people are under evacuation orders as the out-of-control wildfire spread beyond 30,000 acres and threatens to expand into the ski resort town of Wrightwood. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
California Wildfire
WRIGHTWOOD, CA - AUGUST 17: Burned vehicles are seen on a country road at the Blue Cut Fire on August 17, 2016 near Wrightwood, California.. An unknown number of homes and businesses have burned and more than 80,000 people are under evacuation orders as the out-of-control wildfire spread beyond 30,000 acres and threatens to expand into the ski resort town of Wrightwood. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
California Wildfire
TOPSHOT - Cars destroyed in the Clayton Fire are seen in Lower Lake, California, August 15th, 2016.
A northern California wildfire grew rapidly over the weekend, destroying homes and forcing 4,000 residents to flee, authorities said. (GABRIELLE LURIE/AFP/Getty Images)
California Wildfire
SANTA CLARITA, CA - JULY 25: The ruins of a home destroyed by the Sand Fire are seen on July 25, 2016 in Santa Clarita, California. Triple-digit temperatures and dry conditions are fueling the wildfire at a rate of about 10,000 acres per day and is only 10% contained. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
California Wildfire
A firefighter sprays the remains of a house destroyed in the Clayton Fire in Lower Lake, California, August 15th, 2016.
A northern California wildfire grew rapidly over the weekend, destroying homes and forcing 4,000 residents to flee, authorities said. (GABRIELLE LURIE/AFP/Getty Images)
California Wildfire
Firefighters work to contain embers on the remains of a house destroyed by the Clayton Fire in Lower Lake, California, August 15th, 2016.
A northern California wildfire grew rapidly over the weekend, destroying homes and forcing 4,000 residents to flee, authorities said. (GABRIELLE LURIE/AFP/Getty Images)
California Wildfire
A firefighter maneuvers a hose at the Blue Cut wildfire in Wrightwood, California on August 17, 2016.
A rapidly spreading fire raging east of Los Angeles forced the evacuation of more than 82,000 people as the governor of California declared a state of emergency.
( JONATHAN ALCORN/AFP/Getty Images)
California Wildfire
WRIGHTWOOD, CA - AUGUST 17: The burned remains of structures are seen at the Blue Cut Fire on August 17, 2016 near Wrightwood, California.. An unknown number of homes and businesses have burned and more than 80,000 people are under evacuation orders as the out-of-control wildfire spread beyond 30,000 acres and threatens to expand into the ski resort town of Wrightwood. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
California Wildfire
WRIGHTWOOD, CA - AUGUST 17: A fire tornado forms near cars parked on a country road at the Blue Cut Fire on August 17, 2016 near Wrightwood, California.. An unknown number of homes and businesses have burned and more than 80,000 people are under evacuation orders as the out-of-control wildfire spread beyond 30,000 acres and threatens to expand into the ski resort town of Wrightwood. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
