California Wildfires: Bridge Fire Explodes in Size, Man Arrested in Line Fire
Bridge Fire Explodes in Size
The Bridge Fire in Northern California exploded in size over the weekend, burning over 1,000 acres and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. Fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, the fire quickly spread across Yolo County, threatening homes and businesses. The blaze is one of several wildfires currently scorching the state of California, including the Line Fire in Fresno County and the Rough Fire near Fresno.
Firefighters have been battling the Bridge Fire for days, but have been hindered by strong winds and steep terrain. The fire has destroyed at least 50 homes and businesses and forced the evacuation of over 10,000 people. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) said the fire was only 20% contained as of Monday morning.
Man Arrested in Connection with Line Fire
A man has been arrested in connection with the Line Fire in Fresno County, which has burned over 5,000 acres and forced the evacuation of thousands of residents. The suspect, 41-year-old Steven Arzola, has been charged with one felony count of aggravated arson. Investigators believe Arzola intentionally set the fire on Thursday.
This is the second arrest made in connection with the Line Fire. Last week, 30-year-old Jonathan Garcia was arrested on suspicion of looting evacuated homes.
Other Wildfires in California
The Bridge Fire and the Line Fire are just two of several wildfires currently burning throughout California. Other major fires include the Rough Fire near Fresno, which has burned over 120,000 acres and is still only 20% contained.
The wildfires have caused widespread devastation in California, destroying homes and businesses, forcing people to evacuate, and killing livestock. The fires have also caused severe air quality problems, with smoke and ash polluting the air in many parts of the state.
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