Blue Cut fire: Instagram users capture wildfire in stunning images

A massive wildfire in Southern California, dubbed the Blue Cut fire, has been burning since Tuesday and has already forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

The fire is raging in the scenic Cajon Mountain Pass and as firefighters from across the state come together to battle the flames, amateur and professional photographers have been snapping away. Some amazing images of the fire have been shared on social media platforms like Instagram.

See some of the most stunning photos and videos of the Bluecut fire below.

 

It was lit! @calfire dozer crews in route #bluecutfire

A photo posted by Dallas Dunn ??? (@dallas_dunn) on

Aug 16, 2016 at 6:52pm PDT

 

The #BlueCutFire in a full moon, as seen from 30 miles or so away from near Lake Los Angeles. (Day 223 of #365photos) #wildfire #smoke #fire #cajon #cajonpass #antelopevalley #lakelosangeles #explorethe661 #mojavedesert #desert #desertlife #joshuatree #joshuatrees #longexposure_shot #night #apocalypse #apocalyptic #hell #ig_shotz_le

A photo posted by Alan Radecki (@alanradecki) on

 

Aug 17, 2016 at 6:20am PDT

 

 

#BlueCutFire initial attack footage from @sanbernardinocountysheriff #SBCoFD #AirRescue 306. #SBCSD #AirRescue 306 operates with a 375 gallon fixed tank, This incident is managed under a unified command with the SBCoFD and @u.s.forestservice #BDF. @wildland_firefighting @wildland_firefighters @wildlandfirefighting @wildlandfirephotos @firefighters_daily @verticalmag #Huey #cooperation #multimission.

A video posted by SBCoFD Firefighters Local 935 (@local935) on

Aug 16, 2016 at 4:43pm PDT

 

A video posted by Since 2012 (@heavyequipmentnation) on

Aug 16, 2016 at 5:15pm PDT

 

#BlueCutFire about an hour ago from East Lancaster. #bluecutfire #wildfire #smoke #fire #cajon #cajonpass #antelopevalley

A photo posted by Alan Radecki (@alanradecki) on

Aug 16, 2016 at 7:02pm PDT

 

A photo posted by SBCoFD Firefighters Local 935 (@local935) on

Aug 16, 2016 at 4:49pm PDT

 

#SBCSD Air Rescue 306 assisting with the #BlueCutFire in the Cajon Pass. We urge those who have received evacuation notices to please evacuate.

A video posted by San Bernardino County Sheriff (@sanbernardinocountysheriff) on

Aug 16, 2016 at 7:56pm PDT

 

A photo posted by SBCoFD Firefighters Local 935 (@local935) on

Aug 16, 2016 at 4:49pm PDT

 

A photo posted by Dallas Dunn ??? (@dallas_dunn) on

Aug 16, 2016 at 8:08pm PDT