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California fires rage in and around Los Angeles – NBC Los Angeles
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California fires rage in and around Los Angeles – NBC Los Angeles

What you need to know

  • The Bridge Fire above Glendora became the largest active wildfire in California, burning 120,000 acres.
  • The Line Fire is 18% contained. It has burned nearly 37,000 acres in almost a week.
  • The Airport Fire started in an Orange County canyon and crossed into Riverside County. Eight firefighters were injured.
  • A 34-year-old Norco man was arrested on suspicion of starting the Line Fire.
  • A major cooldown is underway across the region after a week of scorching triple-digit heat. But meteorologists say the fire danger remains elevated in some areas due to persistent dry conditions.
  • Smoke from the fires on the bridge, power line and airport will continue to impact air quality in parts of the region, including the desert.

Three large wildfires continued to rage across multiple Southern California counties Wednesday, burning more than 250,000 acres. Firefighters are still struggling to contain the blazes.

This live blog has ended. Follow NBCLA here for updates on the wildfires.