The Bridge Fire in Southern California exploded in size to 46,000 acres in 24 hours. The blaze, the largest wildfire in the state, destroyed homes and prompted evacuation orders for multiple areas. Another fire, the Line Fire, was allegedly started by a man who was arrested and investigated for possible connection to multiple fires. The Governor declared a state of emergency for the Line Fire. A third major fire, the Airport Fire in Orange County, also grew rapidly. The state of California mobilized resources to fight 16 active wildfires. The Davis Fire in neighboring Nevada also posed a threat with extreme fire conditions anticipated. Authorities issued air quality warnings due to wildfire smoke. The fires were fueled by intense heatwave conditions in the region. Evacuation orders were issued for several communities, and firefighters and law enforcement worked to rescue residents and protect infrastructure. The weather trended cooler but still posed a risk for fire growth. Overall, the fires in California and Nevada presented significant challenges for first responders and residents in the affected areas, with the potential for continued growth and destruction as conditions remained dangerous.
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