Firefighters are still battling three major fires that continue affecting several SoCal counties on Monday.
The fires sparked during a week of triple-digit heat. But as temperatures start to cool down, firefighters are working with more favorable conditions.Thousands of fire personnel continue working to control and extinguish the flames that have left homes and other structures damaged and displaced thousands of residents.
The Bridge Fire continues to burn over 54,000 acres in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties on Monday.Get Los Angeles's latest local news on crime, entertainment, weather, schools, COVID, cost of living and more. Here's your go-to source for today's LA news.The Bridge Fire is burning 54,690 acres and is 11% contained as of Monday morning. The fire has destroyed at least 54 structures and damaged 13 others.
"We are pleased to inform you that after careful consideration, we are ready to welcome everyone back to our schools and offices on Monday, September 16, 2024," Superintendent Mauricio V. Arellano said."Thank you for your patience and we look forward to seeing our scholars return to our campuses excited to learn."The fire had burned 23,519 acres and was 31% contained as of Monday morning.
A team of over 2,000 fire personnel continue fighting the flames that have destroyed 160 structures and damaged 34 others. At least 14 injures have been reported due to the Airport Fire.
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