A wildfire is raging out of control in San Bernardino County, Calif., having exploded to 30,000 acres in size since igniting just over 24 hours ago. More than 80,000 people have been evacuated from their homes as the fire continues to spread, with firefighters making zero progress in containment. A state of emergency has been declared.

According to InciWeb's most recent update on the "Bluecut Fire," issued at 10:30 a.m. EST, the wildfire started on the morning of Tuesday Aug. 16 in the Cajon Pass near Kenwood Avenue, west of Interstate 15. It is estimated to have burned through almost 47 square miles of land in just one day, fueled by heavy brush in the affected area.

Officials have identified the following actions in terms of immediate plans to gain an edge over this wildfire: "provide structure defense and establish containment lines as opportunities present."

Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued on Tuesday this state of emergency proclamation, "due to the huge expanse of this fire; the destruction of several homes and threat to thousands of additional homes and structures; the evacuation of thousands of residents; injuries to several firefighters as well as destruction of firefighting equipment; and the circumstances of the Bluecut Fire by reason of its magnitude," which are likely to be beyond the control of the services of just local government agencies and officials,

For all who are or will be affected by the Bluecut blaze, please keep safety a top priority and adhere to all mandates issued by local authorities and firefighting officials. Be sure to tune in to local news channels as well as LatinPost.com whenever possible for additional information and updates on this fire.