Strong winds hamper crews battling Los Angeles area’s first major fire of the year | California

Strong winds were pushing flames through dry brush in mountains along Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles and officials warned residents in the wildfire’s path to be prepared to leave if it explodes in size again.The blaze, dubbed the Post fire, was just 2% contained Sunday evening. No injuries were reported. The cause was under investigation.Los Angeles county’s first major wildfire of the year swiftly grew to nearly 23 square miles (60 sq km), one day after it forced the evacuation of at least 1,200 campers, off-roaders and hikers from the Hungry Valley recreation area.Firefighters…