Southern California Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations and Injure Firefighters

Three major wildfires continue to rage, threatening thousands of homes and businesses as firefighters battle to contain the flames.

• The Airport Fire in Orange County has burned over 9,000 acres and threatens Santiago Peak's communication towers.
• The Bridge Fire in Wrightwood has expanded to 75 square miles, making it the largest of the three major wildfires.
• The Line Fire in San Bernardino County has consumed nearly 28,000 acres, leading to the arrest of a man suspected of starting it.
• Evacuation orders have been issued for several communities, including parts of Big Bear and Wrightwood, affecting tens of thousands of residents.
• California has already seen nearly three times as much acreage burn in 2024 compared to all of 2023, with the worst of wildfire season still ahead.

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