The Line Fire has swept through Southern California since last week, forcing the evacuation of over 6,000 residents and threatening thousands of homes and businesses, but there are hopes it could be brought under control as the hot weather eases.
The fire has scorched more than 37 square miles near the San Bernardino National Forest, with firefighters battling triple-digit temperatures and challenging terrain.
Cooler weather is expected to move into the area by Tuesday night, bringing an end to the excessive heat warning that has been in place in the Los Angeles area.
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The Line Fire burned so intensely that it created its own weather systems, forming clouds capable of producing gusty winds and lightning.
“We’re dealing with triple-digit temperatures and hard-to-reach steep areas where there has not been fire in decades, or in …