Fast-Spreading Wildfire in Southern California Forces Evacuations

Uncontrolled Wildfire in Southern California Grows Rapidly #

An uncontrolled wildfire in Southern California has quadrupled in size, reaching over 17,000 acres. This has led to mandatory evacuation orders for more than 5,000 people. The blaze named Line Fire started on Thursday in the city of Highland and quickly spread towards the San Bernardino Mountains due to high temperatures and dry vegetation. As of Sunday morning, the fire was 0 percent contained and posed a threat to over 8,000 structures. The region is also facing a heat wave, increasing the risk of more fires.