Brush fires happen a lot during the spring and summer months and one is currently burning for a third straight day in California. As firefighters attempted to put out the brush blaze, another one started about 30 miles from the original. The fire is burning about 30 miles north of L.A. and threatened nearby homes, schools, and more. About 20 homes in the area were evacuated to prevent any injury. Firefighters have decent temperatures will attempting to fight the fire but heavy, unpredictable winds make it hard for them to control the fire. Read more below.

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Firefighters are attempting to fight off the fire by both air and land and were able to stop the fire from spreading to Northlake Hills Elementary School which is in the area. The fire broke out on Wednesday near Frazier Park and quickly claimed more than 4,000 acres of land. Fire officials say that although it is not longer a threat to homes or businesses, it will be a long process to put out the fire.

Source: HuffPost