Southern California Fire Destroys Dozens of Homes Near Los Angeles

Southern California Fire Destroys Dozens of Homes Near Los Angeles
Two firefighters look out over the remains of a home destroyed in the Bridge fire, in Wrightwood, Calif., on Sept. 11, 2024. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images
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Flames fueled by wind gusts raced through northern Los Angeles County on Sept. 10, destroying dozens of homes as a third massive wildfire in Southern California exploded to nearly 54 square miles overnight.

The fire continued to burn through thick brush in the Angeles National Forest on Wednesday, threatening residents in Wrightwood, Pinon Hills, and Mount Baldy, fire officials said in a morning update.

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