Blazing Inferno: Southern California Faces Fierce Wildfires

Southern California is experiencing severe wildfires, notably the Line Fire in the San Bernardino National Forest. The blaze has led to over 6,000 evacuations and threatens thousands of structures. Firefighters face difficult terrain and sweltering temperatures, but cooler weather is expected to assist in containment efforts soon.

Several days of triple-digit temperatures have stoked a wildfire in Southern California that burned so hot it created its own thunderstorm-like weather systems. Firefighters hope to gain the upper hand as cooler weather is predicted to move into the area after Tuesday.

The Line Fire has forced at least 6,000 people to evacuate and threatened thousands of homes and commercial structures. The fire is burning along the edge of the San Bernardino National Forest, approximately 65 miles (105 kilometres) east of Los Angeles.

Firefighters have been contending with steep terrain and temperatures above 100 degrees (37.7 Celsius), limiting their ability to control the blaze. This has led to the creation of clouds capable of producing gusty winds and lightning strikes.

(With inputs from agencies.)