Wildfire East of LA Threatens Tens of Thousands of Homes and Forces Evacuations

Wildfire East of LA Threatens Tens of Thousands of Homes and Forces Evacuations
The Line Fire jumps Highway 330 as an emergency vehicle is driven past near Running Springs, Calif., on Sept. 7, 2024. Eric Thayer/AP Photo
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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.—Tens of thousands of homes and buildings were threatened Sunday by an out-of-control wildfire burning in the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles.

State firefighters said more than 35,000 structures were threatened, including single and multi-family homes and commercial buildings, while authorities issued evacuation orders for several areas. Thunderstorms expected later in the day could make conditions even more challenging.