A new wildfire was reported today at 9:05 a.m. in Los Angeles County. Broad Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

A wildfire fanned by powerful winds was burning out of control near Los Angeles on Wednesday, with scores of residents ordered to evacuate and some taken to the hospital.

Forecasters in California are using some of their strongest language to warn that windy conditions may help fires spread this week.