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Fast-spreading wildfire east of LA forces thousands to flee amid fierce heatwave

Fast-spreading wildfire east of LA forces thousands to flee amid fierce heatwave



California’s Line fire, only 3% contained, has charred about 32 sq miles and threatens more than 36,000 structuresThousands of people east of Los Angeles have been ordered to flee their homes from an out-of-control wildfire that has burned through a large area of forest.In southern California, currently in the grip of a ferocious heatwave, the so-called Line fire has burned areas around San Bernardino national forest, about 65 miles (105km) east of Los Angeles. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/sep/09/wildfire-line-fire-evacuation-san-bernardino-la

Author : Oliver Milman

Publish date : 2024-09-09 17:45:22

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