Forbes StaffThe east of Los Angeles threatened tens of thousands of buildings, forcing hundreds of residents to flee.
It is said that lightning could worsen wildfires in the east of Los Angeles, the US, which have threatened 35,000 homes and buildings, as reported on Sunday. An out-of-control wildfire in the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles threatened tens of thousands of buildings, forcing hundreds of residents to flee amidst a long-day heat wave in triple-digit temperatures.
“Line-fire” burned along the edge of the San Bernardino National Forest.
It is named “Line-fire,” which burned along the edge of the San Bernardino National Forest, about 65 miles (105 km) east of Los Angeles. By yesterday morning, the blaze had burned about 27 square miles (70 square kilometers) of grass and chaparral, forming a thick cloud of dark smoke blanketing the area.
Created a thunderstorm-like weather.
The fire burned so hotly on Saturday that it created thunderstorm-like weather systems of pyrocumulus clouds. According to the National Weather Service, this could lead to more challenging conditions, such as gusty winds and lightning strikes. Firefighters also faced steep terrain, limiting their ability to control the blaze, according to officials. Until Sunday afternoon, it was reported that the fire remained uncontained.
Emergency declared in the county.
The county officials declared an emergency on Saturday evening and issued evacuation orders for Running Springs, Arrowbear Lake, areas east of Highway 330, and other regions. Steven Michael King, a Running Springs resident, said that he had planned to fight the fire and help his neighbors when the fire escalated. He even prepped his house to prevent fire damage but decided to leave out of fear as smoke could keep him from finding a way out later. He said, “It came down to, which is worse, being trapped or being in a shelter? When conditions changed, I had to make a quick decision, just a couple of packs, and it all fits in a shopping cart.”
Three firefighters were reported injured, as per the State Firefighters, and over 35,000 structures were threatened, including single—and multi-family homes and commercial buildings. The National Weather Service said Friday that Downtown Los Angeles hit a high of 112 degrees Fahrenheit (44 Celsius), marking the third time since 1877.
