The Post Fire was 8% surrounded after scorching nearly 23 square miles and forcing the evacuation of at least 1,200 campers, off-roaders and hikers from the Hungry Valley recreation area on Saturday.
The Post Fire swiftly grew to more 14,000 acres Sunday, one day after it forced the evacuation of at least 1,200 from the Hungry Valley recreation area.
The Southwest is forecast to receive triple-digit temperatures while parts of the Southeast and southern Plains may experience temperatures in the upper 90s.