In the suburbs of Los Angeles announced an evacuation due to a forest fire

The authorities of Los Angeles County in the U.S. state of California announced the mandatory evacuation of residents of several areas of the city of Santa Clarita due to the natural fire Bike Fire, according to the official portal of the district.

For the evacuees, a temporary placement was organized at the College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita. In neighbouring areas, residents were warned they may also need evacuation.

The cause of the fire is being established.

According to the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection of California, the fire began on October 11 in the Santa Clarita area. By midday, the fire had engulfed about 172 acres (roughly 70 hectares).

According to CBS News, on October 11 by 19:00 local time (05:00 Moscow time on October 12), the fire was localized by 68%. Aircraft are also used to extinguish it.

In mid-June, a major fire broke out in Los Angeles at a warehouse in the Boyle Heights area. Due to heavy smoke and the risk of emissions, Mayor Karen Bass declared a state of emergency on June 21.

The mayor also urged residents to stay at home if possible and keep windows and doors closed. Several shelters were organized in the city where locals could get food and water.