(KGTV) -- Orange County residents Wednesday took to social media to post photos of the blackened sky caused by the Holy Fire, which continues to grow.
According to the Orange County Fire Authority, the blaze exploded in size Thursday and is still only five percent contained.
Photos posted to social media show the massive fire burning in the distance as thick, gray smoke fills the sky.
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WATCH 10News Reporter Matt Boone gets covered in fire retardant during an air tanker drop in the McVicker community.
