Live updates: Air quality for most of SoCal impacted by smoke from 3 wildfires

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Last updated: Thursday, September 12, 2024 10:58PM GMT
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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Three wildfires burning in three Southern California counties are growing quickly as firefighters work to contain the blazes.

The Line Fire erupted last week and has burned more than 37,000 acres through rough mountain terrain in the Highland area of San Bernardino County. One person has been arrested for allegedly starting the fire.

The Airport Fire in Orange County has grown to over 23,412 acres after since it was accidentally sparked by county public works crews who were trying to move boulders in the area.

The Bridge Fire in the Angeles National Forest has charred more than 51,100 acres since it erupted Sunday. It has destroyed more than 30 homes in Mount Baldy and Wrightwood.

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Sep 09, 2024, 1:12 AM GMT

Man reunited with dog after Line Fire evacuation

Les Marshall was evacuated from his home in Arrowbear Lake and separated from his dog. Rather than drive far from the area, he slept overnight in his car at a gas station.

He had to wait all night before firefighters were able to make the emotional reunion.

"I wanted to get him first before I went anywhere. I finally got him about 4:30 in the morning. I don't care if the house burns down - but not with him in it."

Les Marshall waited in his car all night to be reunited with his beloved dog after he was evacuated from his home in Arrowbear Lake.
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Sep 08, 2024, 10:40 PM GMT

New evacuations near Mentone and Yucaipa

As the Line Fire continues to grow with no containment, a new evacuation area has been established near Mentone and Yucaipa.

As of 3:06 p.m. Sunday an evacuation order is in effect for Garnet Street east to Highway 38 and Mill Creek north to the foothills.

Sep 08, 2024, 6:29 PM GMT

New evacuation warnings issued

Another round of evacuation warnings were issued Sunday for the Line Fire in San Bernardino County. The warning applies to the following areas: Angelus Oaks, Seven Oaks and Mountain Home Village.

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Sep 08, 2024, 1:16 PM GMT

Line Fire explodes in size

The Line Fire in the Highland area exploded in size overnight, growing to 17,459 acres days after it started. Containment of the flames remains at 0%, according to Cal Fire.