Wildfires

Flare-ups in the San Bernardino National Forest have prompted new evacuation orders as crews continue battling the Line Fire. Christian Cazares reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.

New evacuation orders were issued for a community in San Bernardino County due to a flare-up from the Line Fire Sunday afternoon.

Containment figures neared 100 percent for two major Southern California wildfires in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties with isolated flare-ups reported for a third that started earlier in September.

Containment lines were bolstered around three major Southern California wildfires over the weekend in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties before a rise this week in temperatures.

Chief, the playful pit bull, was rescued after being spotted multiple times by firefighters battling the Line Fire in San Bernardino County.

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

The California Highway Patrol was investigating a rollover crash in Irvine Thursday that left multiple firefighters injured.

Residents impacted by the Airport Fire in Riverside County can visit a local assistance center in Lake Elsinore.

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

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

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

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