14 September 2024
Firefighters gain ground on 3 huge Southern California blazes
Firefighters in Southern California made progress against three major wildfires, aided by cooler temperatures. The largest, the Bridge Fire, has burned 81 square miles and is 3% contained. Evacuation orders are being scaled back. The Line Fire in San Bernardino mountains is 21% contained, while the Airport Fire is 8% contained. A suspect has been charged with arson for starting the Line Fire. Despite progress, the fires still pose significant threats to some communities. No deaths have been reported, but several injuries have occurred.READ FULL