Three large fires in California close to being contained

Three large wildfires burning in Southern California that have broken out since early September They are close to being 100% contained. by fire crews.

The Bridge Fire, which began on September 8 and has spread across 54,878 acres in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, It is the one that registers the greatest progress, with 98% containmentaccording to the most recent report from Cal Fire.

Since it erupted in the Angeles National Forest, around 2:40 pm on Sunday, September 8, The fire destroyed 81 buildings and caused damage to 17 morewithout leaving aside that it caused injuries to 8 firefighters.

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As a result of this conflagration, the Angeles National Forest issued a closure order in the area affected by the fire from December 21, 2024 to December 31, 2025.

The closure order covers only roads, trails and other National Forest System facilities that were affected by the Bridge Fire within the Angeles National Forest.

Airport Fire, 95% contained

The Airport Fire, which remains active in Orange and Riverside counties, registers 95% containment for this Saturday, September 28.

Flames have burned 23,526 acres since the fire began on September 9, destroying 160 structures and damaging 34 others.

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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), The fire is currently within its containment lineswith the advance of fire teams to achieve 100% containment.

Drones equipped with infrared visualization have detected some isolated areas of latent heat and that are within the perimeter of the fire. Fire crews maintain surveillance in these areas to cool them down.

The authorities All evacuation orders and warnings have already been lifted. for residents living near the area affected by the fire.

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The utility company Southern California Edison continues work to replace damaged poles and power lines in the Lake Elsinore area.

Line Fire, with 83% progress

The Line Fire has 83% progress in containment effortsaccording to the report issued by Cal Fire on the afternoon of this Sunday, September 29.

An area of ​​40,219 acres has burned in San Bernardino County for the fire classified by authorities as arson that began on September 5 in the Highland area.

The conflagration It has destroyed only one structure and caused damage to four others throughout the little more than three weeks that it has remained active.

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The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office issued an evacuation order this Sunday afternoon for Seven Oaks residentsa mountain community south of Big Bear Lake and north of Highway 38.

Emergency services were actively working in the area and firefighting aircraft flights were scheduled.

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They were also issued evacuation warnings for Angelus Oaks areassoutheast of Seven Oaks; and Big Bear’s Boulder Bay, from the dam east to Wildrose Lane.

More than a week ago, several evacuation warnings were lifted for the Line Fire as firefighters gained ground against the blaze, including one for the Seven Oaks community.

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