US: Authorities continue to contain wildfire in San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties, Calif., as of late Sept. 10 /update 3

Crews continue working to contain a wildfire burning in parts of San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties, California, as of late Sept. 10. Authorities have declared a state of emergency in San Bernardino County due to the Line Fire. The following major fires have resulted in evacuations and transport disruptions:

Line Fire
The Line Fire broke out the evening of Sept. 5 near Baseline and Aplin streets. The fire has burned around 13,316 hectares (32,905 acres) and is 14 percent contained.

Authorities have issued evacuation orders for the communities of Running Springs, Arrowbear Lake, Forrest Falls, Mountain Home Village, Angelus Oaks, and Seven Oaks, the area east of Orchard Road to Cloverhill Drive from Highland Ave north to the foothills, all undeveloped land east of Highway 330 to Summertrail Place and north of Highland Avenue, the areas north and east of Highland Avenue and Palm Avenue, Green Valley Lake north from Highway 18 along Green Valley Lake Road, and Big Bear from the dam east to Wildrose Lane and the south shoreline south to Bluff Lake Basin. Evacuation warnings are in effect for the surrounding areas. Officials have established evacuation shelters at San Bernardino County Fairgrounds and Jessie Turner Health and Fitness Community Center.

Several road closures are in effect in the area, including Highway 38 between Bryant Street and Lake Williams, Highway 18 from Kuffel Canyon to the Big Bear Dam, and Highway 330 northbound from Highland Avenue to Highway 18. Full details on the locations of evacuation orders and road closures can be found here. The fire has resulted in at least three injuries and threatens more than 35,000 structures.

Bridge Fire
The Bridge Fire broke out the afternoon of Sept. 8 near Camp Bonita Road in the San Gabriel Canyon in Los Angeles County, east of Camp Williams. The fire has burned around 13,856 hectares (34,240 acres) and is 0-percent contained. More than 600 firefighting personnel are on site battling the blaze.

Authorities have issued evacuation orders for Wrightwood, the area of Lone Pine Canyon from the community of Wrightwood to Highway 138, Lone Pine Canyon Road south to the forest, East Fork communities east of Camp Williams Resort and the adjacent river community, and Baldy Village area from the dam to Mount Baldy Resort. Evacuation warnings are in effect for the surrounding areas. Officials have established care and reception centers at Hacienda Heights Community Center and Jessie Turner Health and Fitness Community Center. Several road closures are in effect in the area, including Highway 39. Full details on the locations of evacuation orders and road closures can be found here.

Depending on the progression of the wildfires, the status of nearby roads could change over the coming hours and days. Authorities may close additional routes within the wildfire complex and evacuate more communities depending on fire activity and the needs of response operators. Residents' return will probably disrupt traffic flows after authorities lift evacuation orders. Power outages are likely in affected areas. Low visibility from smoke and possible ashfall could contribute to traffic delays and congestion in the region.