Two people dead from another rapidly moving fire in southern California

(KYMA, KECY/ NBC News) - While possible blackouts continue to hit California, at least two people have died from another brush fire that broke out Monday - spreading rapidly in the southern part.

Crews are battling the blaze from above with helicopters and planes as ground crews attempt to protect structures and dig containment lines below.

The brush fire has burned at least 2,000 acres and has destroyed at least seven structures and damaged several others.

At least 3,000 homes are currently under evacuation orders and officials have not said when those evacuation orders might be lifted.

So far the fire has reached only 5% containment and the cause of the fire is under investigation.