Three large wildfires are burning across Southern California, affecting vast areas and leading to evacuations.
Fueled by dry conditions and high winds, the fires are threatening homes and other structures in multiple counties, displacing thousands of residents.
Together, the Bridge Fire, Line Fire and Airport Fire have scorched tens of thousands of acres, and continue to challenge firefighting efforts.
Below are interactive maps showing in real time where the fires are burning, where they are headed, the areas under evacuation orders and air quality.
Interactive map The Line Fire Located in San Bernardino County, the Line Fire has grown rapidly to just under 33,000 acres.
Interactive map | 3D map with evacuation zones The Airport Fire This fire, which started in Orange County’s Trabuco Canyon, has grown to nearly 20,000 acres.
Evacuation warnings are in place for nearby areas as fire crews work to prevent further spread.
Interactive map Air quality The wildfires are affecting air quality throughout Southern California.
Use the map below to find air quality information for areas where you live and work.
Officials caution that residents should limit time outdoors and try to stay inside in areas where air quality is unhealthy.
Large swaths of Southern California are being scorched by three massive wildfires, forcing evacuations and affecting large areas. Driven by arid weather and strong winds, the fires are endangering houses and other buildings across several counties, forcing thousands of people to flee. The three fires—the Bridge, Line, and Airport—have burned tens of thousands of acres combined and are still difficult to contain.
As the Los Angeles County Fire Department worked to contain the Bridge Fire, Chief Anthony Marrone stated, “These three simultaneous fires are stressing resources for the fire department.”. We are requesting assistance from Northern California and its neighboring states. ****.
The interactive maps below display the current location of the fires, their direction, the areas that are under evacuation orders, and the air quality.
The fire on the bridge.
As of today, Cal Fire reports that the Bridge Fire, which is burning in the San Gabriel Mountains close to Glendora, has consumed more than 34,000 acres. As they attempt to save homes and contain the fire, which is endangering nearby communities and necessitating an evacuation, crews are battling challenging terrain. Interactive map.
The Front Fire.
The Line Fire, which is in San Bernardino County, has spread quickly to encompass slightly less than 33,000 acres. Firefighters are fighting against strong winds and extremely dry vegetation as they attempt to contain the fire, which has only reached 5% of its original size. Many neighborhoods still have evacuation orders in place. A 3D interactive map featuring evacuation zones.
The fire at the airport.
This fire began in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County and has spread to almost 20,000 acres. While fire crews attempt to stop the fire from spreading, evacuation warnings have been issued for surrounding areas. Interactive map.
quality of air.
The quality of the air in Southern California is being impacted by the wildfires. Discover the air quality in the places where you live and work by using the map below. When the air quality is poor, locals are advised to spend as little time outside as possible and try to stay indoors.
