Southern California wildfire forces thousands to evacuate

Southern California wildfire forces thousands to evacuate

Thousands flee as the Line Fire in Southern California continues to spread through San Bernardino County, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. The fire doubled overnight to nearly 17,500 acres, threatening more than 35,400 structures. More than 600 firefighters are battling the blaze, which was 0% contained Sunday morning.

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 7: The Line Fire burns in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, forcing neighborhoods to evacuate on September 7, 2024 in San Bernardino, California. The fire started Thursday afternoon and has spread to more than 7,000 acres by this evening without any containment. (Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images)

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The Line Fire rages in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, forcing the evacuation of some neighborhoods on September 7, 2024 in San Bernardino, California.

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Horses are seen on a ranch covered by part of the Line Fire burning in the San Bernardino Mountains, forcing neighborhoods to evacuate on September 7, 2024 in San Bernardino, California. The fire started Thursday afternoon and has spread to more than 3,900 acres this afternoon with no containment. (Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images)

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Horses are seen on a ranch covered in smoke from the Line Fire burning in the San Bernardino Mountains, forcing the evacuation of neighborhoods on September 7, 2024, in San Bernardino, California.

The Line Fire rages along a ridge, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, near Running Springs, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

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The Line Fire races along a ridge on Saturday, September 7, 2024, near Running Springs, California.

Wooden posts along a roadside railing burn after the Line Fire ripped through Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, near Running Springs, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

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Wooden posts along a railing on the side of a road burn after the Line Fire swept through Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, near Running Springs, Calif.

A fire breaks out on Highway 330 as an emergency vehicle passes by, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, near Running Springs, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
The Line Fire jumps onto Highway 330 as an emergency vehicle drives past, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, near Running Springs, Calif.
A scorched landscape left by the Line Fire, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Running Springs, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

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A scorched landscape is left by the Line Fire, Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Running Springs, California.

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 07: The Line Fire burns in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, forcing neighborhoods to evacuate on September 7, 2024 in San Bernardino, California. The fire started Thursday afternoon and has spread to more than 3,900 acres this afternoon without any containment. (Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images)

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The Line Fire rages in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, forcing the evacuation of some neighborhoods on September 7, 2024 in San Bernardino, California.

Firefighters monitor the Line Fire, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Running Springs, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

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Fire crews monitor the Line Fire, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Running Springs, Calif.

Motorists line up on the outskirts of town as smoke from the Line Fire fills the air, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Running Springs, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

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Motorists line up on the outskirts of town as smoke from the Line Fire fills the air on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Running Springs, California.

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 07: A man hoses down the roof of his home to protect the house as the Line Fire burns in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, forcing neighborhoods to evacuate on September 7, 2024 in San Bernardino, California. The fire started Thursday afternoon and has spread to more than 3,900 acres this afternoon with no containment. (Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images)

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A man hoses down the roof of his home to protect the house as the Line Fire burns in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, forcing the evacuation of neighborhoods on September 7, 2024, in San Bernardino, California.

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 07: A firefighting helicopter drops water as the Line Fire burns in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, forcing the evacuation of neighborhoods on September 7, 2024 in San Bernardino, California. The fire started Thursday afternoon and has spread to more than 3,900 acres this afternoon without any containment. (Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images)

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A firefighting helicopter drops water as the Line Fire burns in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, forcing the evacuation of neighborhoods on September 7, 2024, in San Bernardino, California. The fire started Thursday afternoon and has spread to more than 3,900 acres this afternoon without any containment.

Firefighters monitor the Line Fire on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, near Running Springs, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

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Fire crews monitor the Line Fire on Saturday, September 7, 2024, near Running Springs, California.

A scorched landscape is left by the Line Fire Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Running Springs, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

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A scorched landscape is left by the Line Fire on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Running Springs, California.

Smoke rises from the Line Fire over the mountains, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Running Springs, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

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Smoke rises from the Line Fire over the mountains on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Running Springs, California.

Flames from the Line Fire ignite above a residence Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Highland, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

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Flames from the Line Fire ignite above a residence on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Highland, California.

Firefighters monitor the Line Fire, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Highland, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

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Fire crews monitor the Line Fire on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Highland, California.

Residents watch as crews battle the Line Fire, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Highland, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

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Residents watch as crews battle the Line Fire on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Highland, Calif.

Firefighters monitor the Line Fire, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Highland, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

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Fire crews monitor the Line Fire on Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Highland, California.

A helicopter drops water on the Line Fire, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Highland, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

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A helicopter drops water on the Line Fire on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Highland, Calif.