Winds of 29 mph were driving the fire, and if they continued, the fire could reach communities in Cherry Valley and Beaumont.

NPR: Wind-Fueled Wildfire Erupts East Of Los Angeles

There were no exact numbers on how many people had been evacuated in the region late Wednesday, but authorities said a 200-unit mobile home park in Cherry Valley had been cleared.

CNN: California wildfire consumes 8,000 acres in five hours

There were no exact numbers on how many people had been evacuated from what's being called the Summit Fire as of Wednesday evening, but authorities said a 200-unit mobile home park in Cherry Valley had been cleared.

CNN: Evacuations begin as California wildfire grows