Southern California Fire Scorches 1,134 Homes Overnight Near Los Angeles

Flames fueled by wind gusts raced through northern Los Angeles County on Sept. 10, consuming 1,134 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. “Last night, the Bridge Fire continued to exhibit extreme fire behavior as it increased over 13,000 acres mainly on the north and east flanks,” the fire commanders said. According to Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone, as of Wednesday morning, the fire had destroyed about 20 homes in the Mount Baldy area, 13 homes in the Wrightwood area, and six cabins in the wilderness areas in the fire zone....