A wildfire known as the Line Fire has been burning out of control in the foothills of the San Bernardino National Forest, located about 65 miles east of Los Angeles. The fire, which began on Thursday evening, has scorched approximately 11 square miles of grass and chaparral, sending thick clouds of dark smoke into the air. Evacuations were expanded as the blaze continued to spread, with about 500 firefighters working to contain the flames, aided by water-dropping helicopters and other aircraft. Despite the intense heat wave that has hit the region, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees, no injuries have been reported and no homes or structures have been damaged or destroyed. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and firefighters are warning of the potential for large fire growth in the next 12 hours. As the fire continues to burn, dense smoke and flames can be seen moving through hillside ridges. The National Weather Service reported that downtown Los Angeles reached a high of 112 degrees Fahrenheit on Friday, only the third time since 1877 that such a high temperature has been recorded in the city.
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