Spiking temperatures added to the challenges facing firefighters struggling to contain a stubborn Southern California wildfire, as the total acres burned in the state this year surpassed 1 million.
FIRE - The Line Fire jumps highway 330 as a motorist speeds past Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, near Running Springs, Calif. FIRE - The Line Fire jumps highway 330 as a motorist speeds past Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, near Running Springs, Calif. FIRE - The Line Fire jumps highway 330 as a motorist speeds past Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, near Running Springs, Calif.
The risk of wildfires increased across California as an autumn heatwave scorched much of the state. Some inland areas could see temperatures up to 20 degrees above average for this time of year, according the National Weather Service.
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