California Wildfires Burn Over 1 Million Acres Amid Heat Wave
The Line Fire's spread has intensified, prompting expanded evacuations and challenging firefighting efforts.
- The Line Fire in San Bernardino County has burned nearly 68 square miles and containment has dropped from 83% to 76%.
- This year's wildfires have scorched a total of 1,001,993 acres across California, surpassing last year's total but aligning with the five-year average.
- A 34-year-old man has been charged with 11 arson-related crimes for allegedly starting the Line Fire on September 5.
- The ongoing heatwave, with temperatures up to 20 degrees above average, is exacerbating fire conditions and prompting power cuts in high-risk areas.
- Evacuation orders have been expanded to include more communities, and shelters have been set up to assist displaced residents.
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