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Today's breaking news on wildfires in California, SoCal and Los Angeles. Here is the latest on fires now, including breaking developments, public safety information, maps, video and longterm outlooks.

LAKE ELSINORE, CA – SEPTEMBER 12, 2024: Firefighters extinguish a flare up from the Airport fire at a horse corral on Robert Lucas’s property off Ortega Highway on September 12, 2024 in Lake Elsinore, California. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Orange County 23 hours ago

‘Difficult days.' Total number of injured firefighters in Airport Fire grows

The wildfire, which has burned in Orange and Riverside Counties, pose some of the biggest challenges for fire crews in the steep, rugged terrain.

Irvine 22 hours ago

8 firefighters returning from Airport Fire injured in rollover crash on Irvine freeway
California Wildfires Sep 19

How to find Riverside County Airport Fire recovery assistance

California Wildfires Sep 19

How to find Orange County assistance resources for Airport Fire recovery

Orange County launched a website and plans to open an assistance center to provide residents with information about recovering from the Airport Fire.
California Wildfires Sep 18

Find recovery resources for the Bridge and Line fires in LA and San Bernardino counties

Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties will open joint local assistance centers to help residents recovering from the destructive Bridge and Line wildfires.
Wildfires Sep 19

Maps: See updates on the 3 largest Southern California wildfires

The three largest Southern California wildfires — the Bridge, Airport and Line fires — all started in early September during a stretch of extremely hot days.
California Wildfires Sep 17

Map: See air quality conditions during Southern California's wildfires

Smoke advisories remain in effect in Southern California due to three major wildfires that started earlier this month.

Wildfires Sep 17

SoCal wildfires: Cooler weather helping fire crews but challenges remain

Crews made more progress in battling the Bridge, Line and Airport Fires with cooler weather, but heavy smoke and smoldering debris pose challenges.
California Wildfires Sep 17

Arson suspect pleads not guilty to starting San Bernardino County wildfire that forced evacuations

A Norco man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to starting a wildfire that forced the evacuation of thousands of homes and burned nearly 40,000 acres in San Bernardino County.
San Bernardino County Sep 16

Pit bull found wandering around near Line Fire in Beaumont is up for adoption

A playful pit bull that was found wandering around the Line Fire command post is now up for adoption.
California Wildfires Sep 16

Watch: Firefighter rescues woman surrounded by wildfire in Lake Elsinore

Frightening video showed a firefighter rescue a woman surrounded by fast-moving flames during the Airport Fire in the Riverside County mountains.
California Wildfires Sep 16

Bridge Fire grows to 54,600 acres. See updates on 3 major Southern California wildfires

All schools and offices in the San Bernardino County Unified School District have reopened after they had closed down due to the Line Fire.
Wildfires Sep 16

Wind gusts could provide challenge for crews battling Bridge Fire

More than 2,600 firefighters from agencies across the county are working in the Angles National Forest near Wrightwood looking to snuff out the Bridge Fire that’s burned more than 54,000 acres. Macy Jenkins reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Sept. 14, 2024.
Wrightwood Sep 15

Bridge Fire sweeps through community in Wrightwood

Fire officials in Wrightwood say communities are not out of danger just yet, but crews have made significant progress with the help of good weather conditions. Annette Arreola reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Sept. 14, 2024.
Wildfires Sep 16

Firefighters gain better control of Line Fire with 42% containment

Firefighters gained more control over the Line Fire that’s been raging through the San Bernardino National Forest, containing the wildfire by 36% as of Sunday.
Wildfires Sep 16

Battle against Airport Fire seems optimistic with 19% containment

Firefighters are making progress battling the massive Airport Fire today in Orange and Riverside counties, where 23,519 acres have been charred with containment now at 19%.
Wildfires Sep 16

Bridge Fire holds at 54,000 acres with 9% containment

Apprehensive homeowners in Wrightwood received a bit more insight on the status of the ongoing firefight against the Bridge Fire and what’s preventing them from having more details on when evacuees can return to their homes.
Wildfires Sep 14

Fire crews optimistic on containment progress for Bridge Fire

In a community meeting in Phelan, fire officials shared with neighbors the progress being made on the Bridge Fire that has burned over 53,000 acres. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Sept. 14, 2024.
Wildfires Sep 15

Firefighters strengthen control lines on the Line Fire

The Line Fire has burned 38,417 acres and containment is at 29% as of Saturday night.
Wildfires Sep 14

Officials deem water in Wrightwood safe to drink

Residents of Wrightwood were urged not to drink their water in an advisory issued Saturday by the Golden State Water Company.

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