Story highlights Fire started in Southern California spread to 18,000 acres in less than a day82,000 residents evacuated and 34,500 homes affected in evacuation orders(CNN) In less than a day after igniting, a Southern California wildfire, burning uncontrollably, has engulfed 18,000 acres. The size of the fire is roughly 28 square miles. The fast-moving fire forced more than 82,000 residents of San Bernardino County to evacuate, a Cal Fire spokesman said. #BlueCutFire in the Cajon Pass (San Bernardino County) is now 15,000 acres. Jerry Brown to declare a state of emergency in the area.

Source: CNN August 17, 2016 02:10 UTC