The shocking moment a California woman emerged from the dangerous flames of the Orange County wildfires to meet firefighters was captured on video.
The condition of the unidentified woman is unknown, according to CNN.
More than 100,000 people have been displaced by three wildfires raging simultaneously across California. The fires are still burning as of Sunday morning.
The wildfires ravaging Trabuco Canyon have forced residents to flee their burning homes and have quickly spread to cover 2,000 acres.
Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, of Norco, was arrested on suspicion of starting the Line Fire in San Bernardino County. Thursday’s reports suggest he may be a serial arsonist.
Woman seen running through fire in California
Three wildfires are ravaging California as rescuers try to control the damage
More than 100,000 residents have been displaced by the recent outbreak of wildfires
California’s extraordinary heat combined with raging wildfires created their own thunderstorm-like weather systems.
The Trabuco Canyon Fire in Orange County began at 1:13 p.m. Monday afternoon, burning seven acres of land in just one hour.
By 4 p.m., the fire had already scorched 800 acres. Thirty minutes later, the blaze had already spread to 1,300 spots, according to fire officials.
At least three people were injured.
The airport fire broke out near a drone flight field. Some 1,000 firefighters tried to put out the blaze.
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to the soaring temperatures in California. This heat, combined with the raging wildfires, created its own thunderstorm-like weather systems.
The disturbing image comes as wildfires continue to ravage California.
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to extremely high temperatures in California
Cooler weather on Thursday helped firefighters contain the seemingly out-of-control blazes.
Firefighters across California are working hard to restore safety.
Captain Kyle Arledge of the Ventura County Fire Department said, “Our shifts are 24 hours, but because of crew rotation, we end up working shifts of about 28 hours.”
The Boyles Fire started Sunday and has burned at least 30 homes and buildings and 50 vehicles in Clearlake City, authorities said Tuesday.
More than 6,000 San Bernardino County residents were forced to flee the blaze.
A woman whose home was burned by the Line Fire said she and her children had only minutes to evacuate.
The Line Fire began on September 5 and has burned more than 37,000 acres, according to the East Bay Weather.
Smoke, heat and fire have created apocalyptic scenes across the state.
Firefighters have been working 28-hour shifts to try to contain the terrible flames.
Brooke Palenchar told KTLA‘We didn’t get much before we left… I have like three Tupperwares left of our life.’
Cooler weather, which has spread across the state over the weekend, has helped firefighters contain the seemingly out-of-control fires.