A fire in Los Angeles County has consumed nearly 15,000 acres

CNN — A fire in Los Angeles County that forced the evacuations of hundreds of people from a state park has burned nearly 15,000 acres, authorities said Sunday, just one day after it started.

The Post Fire was only 2% contained as of Sunday midday, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The agency, also known as Cal Fire, said 400 personnel, 70 engines and two dozers were battling the blaze.

“Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow,” Cal Fire said.

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles warned wind gusts could reach up to 60 to 70 mph Sunday night, creating conditions that could potentially fuel the flames. A red flag warning was issued for the I-5 corridor in Los Angeles County and the Ventura County mountains until 5:00 p.m. Monday afternoon.