Live updates: Air quality for most of SoCal impacted by smoke from 3 wildfires
Last updated: Thursday, September 12, 2024 10:58PM GMT
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.
Sep 09, 2024, 8:16 PM GMT
Air quality in Highland 'very unhealthy' due to Line Fire smoke
Smoke from the Line Fire, a wildfire burning near Highland, is impacting air quality across Inland Empire. The AQI is "very unhealthy" for some cities.
According to AirNow.gov, a fire and smoke map shows the air quality index at 228. The recommendation for everyone is to limit outdoor physical activity, and for sensitive groups is to avoid all outdoor physical activity.
Smoke from the fire is impacting areas across the Inland Empire. Areas labeled with "unhealthy" to "very unhealthy" air quality according to AirNow.gov include San Bernardino, Fontana, Jurupa Valley, Redland, Loma Linda and more.
New evacuation orders for Angelus Oaks, Seven Oaks
As of 10 a.m. Monday, an evacuation order is in effect for the communities of Angelus Oaks and Seven Oaks, as well as all campgrounds and cabins in the area.
The regions were under an evacuation warning prior to this announcement by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
Sep 09, 2024, 1:23 PM GMT
Firefighters gain some ground
After several days of intense firefighting with scorching temperatures, containment on the Line Fire in San Bernardino County was at 3% Monday morning. Crews were struggling against the extreme conditions and rough mountain terrain.
