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The shocking moment a California woman emerged from dangerous Orange County wildfire flames to meet firefighters was captured on video.
The unidentified woman's status is unknown, according to CNN.
Over 100,000 people have been displaced by the three wildfires simultaneously tearing through California. The fire is still raging, as of Sunday morning.
The wildfires ravaging Trabuco Canyon have forced residents to flee from their burning homes and quickly spread to cover 2,000 acres.
Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, from Norco has been arrested on the suspicion of starting the Line Fire in San Bernardino County. Reports from Thursday reveal he is possibly a serial arsonist.
The woman was seen running through the fire in California
Three wildfires are ravaging California as first responders try to control the damage
Over 100,000 residents have been displaced by the recent bout of wildfires
California's remarkable heat combined with the violently burning fires created its own thunderstorm-like weather systems
The Trabuco Canyon, Orange County, fire started on Monday afternoon at 1.13pm, burning through seven acres of land in just an hour.
Fires burned across 800 acres by 4pm. Thirty minutes later the fire was spanning 1,300 anchors, according to fire officials.
At least three people were injured.
The 'Airport Fire' originated near a field for for flying remote-controlled airplanes. About 1,000 firefighters attempted to put out the blaze.
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency because of the extremely high temperatures in California. This heat combined with the violently burning fires created its own thunderstorm-like weather systems.
The haunting image comes as the fire still rages through California
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency because of the extremely high temperatures in California
Thursday's cooler weather has helped firefighters contain the seemingly uncontrollable fires
Firefighters across California are working hard to restore safety.
Captain Kyle Arledge of Ventura County Fire Department said: 'Our shifts are 24 hours, but due to the crew rotation, we end up working about 28-hour shifts.'
The Boyles Fire started on Sunday and has burned at least 30 homes and buildings and 50 vehicles in Clearlake City, officials said on Tuesday.
Over 6,000 San Bernardino County residents had to escape the flames.
A woman whose home was set aflame by the Line Fire said she and her children had only minutes to evacuate.
The Line fire started on September 5 and has burned over 37,000 acres, according to the East Bay Times.
The smoke, heat and fire have created apocalyptic scenes across the state
Firemen have worked 28-hour shifts to try and contain the vicious flames
Brooke Palenchar said to KTLA: 'We weren't able to grab much before we left... I have about three Tupperwares left of our lives.'
The cooler weather, which has spread across the state over the weekend, has helped firefighters contain the seemingly uncontrollable fires.
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