Firefighters are nearing victory in the battles against three major wildfires near Los Angeles that have burned more than 117,000 acres, destroyed nearly 200 structures and injured 23 people, officials said.

Thousands of firefighters strengthened containment lines around three wildfires in Southern California over the weekend as temperatures dropped.

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On Friday, containment of the 51,884-acre Bridge fire increased to 3% after days of marching its way north over the Angeles and San Bernardino National forests.

Three massive wildfires are burning all over Southern California, destroying acres of land and buildings, as well as injuring multiple people. All three fires began in early September, as an unexpected heat wave raised temperatures to record highs for the month.

California wildfires, Trump rejects second Harris debate and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter The Line Fire in Southern California has scorched over 20,000 acres of land and forced thousands of evacuations as firefighters battle the fast-moving flames.

Three large wildfires are still largely uncontrolled, but an incoming cold front and cloudy weather this weekend are expected to offer some reprieve, officials said Saturday.