The Bridge Fire in California rapidly grew 10 times in size over 24 hours to become the state’s largest wildfire, destroying at least 33 homes. One of the fires, the Line Fire, resulted in the arrest of a man accused of intentionally starting it. The Bridge Fire, which started Sunday in Angeles National Forest, grew to 46,000 acres by Tuesday evening, exhibiting extreme fire behavior and jumping across counties. The fire destroyed homes, including that of Chuck Lyons, who is devastated by the loss of his house in Wrightwood. The fire has destroyed around 33 homes in total with no reported deaths or significant injuries.
The Line Fire, burning in the San Bernardino National Forest, was reportedly started intentionally by a man who was arrested for arson. This fire has impacted key communication channels and resulted in public safety power shutoffs in certain areas. In Orange County, the Airport Fire burned over 22,000 acres due to accidental ignition by heavy equipment. Thousands of people have been evacuated or told to be ready to leave due to multiple fires in the region.
In neighboring Nevada, the Davis Fire has also caused damage, spanning over 5,800 acres with containment efforts ongoing. Authorities have issued an air quality alert due to smoke from the wildfires. Firefighters are facing challenging conditions with gusty winds and difficult terrain. Overall, multiple wildfires are raging in Southern California and Nevada, prompting evacuations, containment efforts, and air quality concerns across the region. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency and mobilized resources from the National Guard to respond to the fires.
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