The latest Southern California wildfire has torched nearly 9,000 rural acres and threatens millions of dollars worth of avocados, oranges and lemons, authorities say.
"We are actively engaged in structure protection, as well as protecting the agricultural assets there with avocados and citrus orchards that have significant values," he said.and the city's website says it's"surrounded by rolling hills and rugged mountain peaks in addition to orange, lemon and avocado groves.
"It looks scary as hell, but I don't think it'll ultimately have much of an effect on us," Edwards told NBC News, adding the fire department's"response has been incredible, everyone's been on it." About 8,000 residents in the area were ordered to evacuate Thursday night and Friday morning, officials said.
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