02:07The ongoing 'Line Fire' ravaged over 20,000 acres of land in Southern California, as it quadrupled in size overnight on Sunday. More than 11,000 residents of San Bernardino County were evacuated after the flames threatened thousands of homes and businesses.
Footage shows fire trucks arriving on site as helicopters collected water from a lake to drop over the fires. Smoke is seen billowing from the mountains as locals left the affected region.
"As far as I know, it's zero percent contained," said one. "It got pretty close to Running Springs, but it sounds like they stopped it right at Smiley Park, so it looks like it's gonna hold there."
The Line Fire, which began on Thursday, intensified over the weekend as a searing heatwave in Southern California created hazardous conditions for firefighters. Three of the fire crew were injured, officials reported.
Smoke from the Line Fire has created pyrocumulonimbus clouds that, in extreme cases, can produce thunderstorms. Thousands of lightning strikes have been recorded, according to the National Weather Service.
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in San Bernardino on Sunday and has promised federal assistance and vital resources.
The San Bernardino blaze marks one of the most severe of California's fire season this year, which have seen a resurgence amid scorching temperatures and prolonged drought. Extreme weather conditions, coupled with dry thunderstorms in the coming week, are likely to put increasing pressure on containment efforts.
'Zero percent contained' - Thousands evacuated as 'Line Fire' consumes over 20,000 acres in Southern California
The ongoing 'Line Fire' ravaged over 20,000 acres of land in Southern California, as it quadrupled in size overnight on Sunday. More than 11,000 residents of San Bernardino County were evacuated after the flames threatened thousands of homes and businesses.
Footage shows fire trucks arriving on site as helicopters collected water from a lake to drop over the fires. Smoke is seen billowing from the mountains as locals left the affected region.
"As far as I know, it's zero percent contained," said one. "It got pretty close to Running Springs, but it sounds like they stopped it right at Smiley Park, so it looks like it's gonna hold there."
The Line Fire, which began on Thursday, intensified over the weekend as a searing heatwave in Southern California created hazardous conditions for firefighters. Three of the fire crew were injured, officials reported.
Smoke from the Line Fire has created pyrocumulonimbus clouds that, in extreme cases, can produce thunderstorms. Thousands of lightning strikes have been recorded, according to the National Weather Service.
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in San Bernardino on Sunday and has promised federal assistance and vital resources.
The San Bernardino blaze marks one of the most severe of California's fire season this year, which have seen a resurgence amid scorching temperatures and prolonged drought. Extreme weather conditions, coupled with dry thunderstorms in the coming week, are likely to put increasing pressure on containment efforts.
The ongoing 'Line Fire' ravaged over 20,000 acres of land in Southern California, as it quadrupled in size overnight on Sunday. More than 11,000 residents of San Bernardino County were evacuated after the flames threatened thousands of homes and businesses.
Footage shows fire trucks arriving on site as helicopters collected water from a lake to drop over the fires. Smoke is seen billowing from the mountains as locals left the affected region.
"As far as I know, it's zero percent contained," said one. "It got pretty close to Running Springs, but it sounds like they stopped it right at Smiley Park, so it looks like it's gonna hold there."
The Line Fire, which began on Thursday, intensified over the weekend as a searing heatwave in Southern California created hazardous conditions for firefighters. Three of the fire crew were injured, officials reported.
Smoke from the Line Fire has created pyrocumulonimbus clouds that, in extreme cases, can produce thunderstorms. Thousands of lightning strikes have been recorded, according to the National Weather Service.
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in San Bernardino on Sunday and has promised federal assistance and vital resources.
The San Bernardino blaze marks one of the most severe of California's fire season this year, which have seen a resurgence amid scorching temperatures and prolonged drought. Extreme weather conditions, coupled with dry thunderstorms in the coming week, are likely to put increasing pressure on containment efforts.