Cooler weather is aiding the fight against a large Southern California wildfire, one of three large fires in the region.
The Bridge Fire exploded in size on Tuesday, forcing evacuations in the communities of Wrightwood and Pinion Hills. Authorities also closed highways and issued evacuation warnings for roughly a half-dozen nearby communities in the foothills.
The fire started during a severe heatwave in the region, but slowed to minimal growth on Thursday as winds died down and humidity rose, according to a CalFire update.
“Today, the Bridge Fire is still active. However, the behavior moderated