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, 8:30 PM GMT

Evacuation orders, road closures in place due to Line Fire

The Line Fire has forced evacuation orders and road closures near Highland and for the communities of Angeles Oaks, Seven Oaks and Running Springs.

An interactive map from Cal Fire shows the latest evacuation orders and warnings, plus road closures and detours:

See the full list of closures and evacuations here.

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Sep 09, 2024, 8:31 PM GMT

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.

Sep 09, 2024, 1:11 PM GMT

School districts close due to fire

Some school districts announced their schools will be closed as smoke from the Line Fire blanketed a large swath of San Bernardino County.

Bear Valley and Redlands unified school districts said their campuses will be closed Monday. All Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District schools will also be closed.