Wildfires in California and Nevada have rapidly spread due to triple-digit temperatures and dry conditions. The Line Fire in San Bernardino National Forest has burned over 26,400 acres and is threatening thousands of structures. Cooler weather may provide some relief to firefighters, but strong winds on Tuesday could also fuel fire spread. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for the Line Fire and the California National Guard has deployed helicopters and soldiers to assist.
In addition to the Line Fire, the Airport Fire in Orange County and the Bridge Fire in Angeles National Forest are also causing concern. Evacuation orders and warnings are in place for several communities, with schools closing due to the fires. In Nevada, the Davis Fire near Reno has burned nearly 5,600 acres and forced thousands of people to evacuate.
Actor Jeremy Renner was among those impacted by the wildfires, sharing updates on social media. Red flag warnings are in effect for southern California, with high winds and low humidity increasing fire threats. Despite cooler temperatures on the horizon, the situation remains dangerous with communities at risk and significant damage already reported.
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