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Fire forces evacuation of California town

Authorities in San Bernardino County, California, issued an evacuation order Saturday after a wildfire spread to more than 3,000 acres.

Firefighter Craig Posey, left, hoses down a hot spot while battling the Line Fire, Sept. 6, 2024, in Highland, Calif.

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According to Cal Fire, the line fire was 0% contained as of Saturday afternoon, about two days after the fire started.

The evacuation order, issued due to an “immediate threat to life,” affected the area from Calle Del Rio to Highway 38, including Greenspot Road to the north, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

Firefighters monitor the Line Fire on September 6, 2024 in Highland, California.

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