In a matter of two hours, the Hill Fire in southern California grew to 8-10,000 acres. Powerful Santa Ana winds whipped the fire just west northwest of Los Angeles. Parts of US 101 were closed in both directions as the fire jumped the highway. An estimated 1,200 homes were evacuated to keep residents safe. The nearby Woolsey Fire also forced people to leave their homes. These two fires could merge, creating a large and dangerous complex.

Update: US-101 CLOSED in both directions – SB from SR-34 (Lewis Rd.) to Wendy Dr. – NB from SR-23 to Pleasant Valley Rd. – NB traffic diverted to SR-23- until further notice – Potrero Rd. is Closed. @VCFD_PIO @VCFD @CHPMoorpark @CHP_Ventura pic.twitter.com/10GiKEma1C

— CHP Ventura (@CHP_Ventura) November 9, 2018

Officials are desperately working to contain the Camp Fire growing wildly in Butte County, CA, near Chico. The fire got its name after starting near Camp Creek Road in rural Butte County, California. Reports first came in around 6:30 a.m. Fire fighters describe the fire as dynamic and strong. In a matter of 4-5 hours, the fire grew from 5000 to nearly 20,000 acres.

Heart-stopping, dramatic footage of a resident attempting to escape the #CampFire. pic.twitter.com/TjEPNxEErV

— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) November 8, 2018

#CampFire [update] off Camp Creek Road and Pulga Road, Jarbo Gap off Highway 70 in the Feather River Canyon is now 18,000 acres. Evacuation orders established for Paradise, Magalia, Concow, Butte Creek Canyon and Butte Valley. https://t.co/I2eyWcu8Ro pic.twitter.com/lRADLwowVX

— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) November 8, 2018

Evacuation orders are in effect for nearly 30,000 people in the Paradise, Magalia, Concow, Butte Creek Canyon and Butte Valley areas. As the situation changes, different evacuation routes are being impacted. Residents can follow the Butte County Sheriff for details.

If you've evacuated due to the #CampFire please register at the @RedCross Safe & Well website. https://t.co/FngYtoCfgc

Concerned family and friends can also search the list of those who have registered as “safe and well” by clicking on the “Search Registrants” button.

— Butte County, CA (@CountyofButte) November 8, 2018

Fire danger will continue on Friday. Red Flag Warnings and Wind Alerts will be in effect once again. Santa Ana winds in southern California are of particular concern.