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See updates on Bridge, Airport and Line wildfires – NBC Los Angeles
What to Know
- The Bridge Fire burning in LA and San Bernardino counties was nearly 55,000 acres and 97-percent contained.
- The Airport Fire in Orange and Riverside counties was at 23,500 acres with containment at 95 percent.
- The arson-related Line Fire grew to 39,200 acres in San Bernardino County with containment at 83 percent.
Containment neared 100 percent for two major Southern California wildfires in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties with isolated flare-ups reported for a third that started earlier in September.
The Bridge, Airport and Line fires ignited during one of the warmest weeks of the year, destroying and damaging homes and other buildings as they burned a combined 120,000-plus acres by late September. Cooler weather helped firefighters increase containment.
Scroll for updates on the three fires.
Bridge Fire: Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties
The Bridge Fire burning in two counties was nearly 55,000 acres and 97-percent contained Thursday after starting Sept. 8. The fire threatened 4,409 structures, destroyed 81 and damaged 17 others.
“This week’s hot, dry weather caused vegetation within the fire perimeter to flare up, leading to visible smoke in some areas of the fire yesterday (Tuesday),” fire officials said in a mid-week update. “It will likely do so again today as pockets of unburned fuel burn off. Firefighters will engage in mop-up efforts and investigate all smoke and extinguish isolated heat sources. The removal of hazardous trees continues in areas across the fire.”
The fire began near East Fork and Glendora Mountain roads and initially remained small, but grew in size at the end of an early September heat wave on Sept. 10, destroying dozens of structures as it marched into San Bernardino County.
It is the largest active fire in the state.
Road closures were in effect at the following locations:
- Eastbound Big Pines Highway at Largo Vista Road (residents only)
- State Route 2 at Flume Canyon Road westbound
- Big Rock Creek Road at Forest Service Road 4N55
- Mescal Creek Road at Mescal Canyon Road
- State Route 39 at the base of San Gabriel Canyon (residents only)
- Glendora Mountain Road north of Big Dalton Canyon Road
- Glendora Ridge Road from Mt. Baldy to Glendora Mountain Road
Airport Fire: Orange and Riverside counties
The Airport Fire was at 23,500 acres Thursday with containment at 95 percent.
Hot Shot firefighters were camping out in difficult terrain, minimizing the amount of time required to get teams into and out of the fire zone.
“We’re doing everything we can while it’s cooler to construct those fire lines, improving them and making sure they’re tested by the wind,” Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Steve Concialdi said.
Earlier this week, a helicopter was used to remove and replace damaged powerlines.
The fire, which started at 1:21 p.m. on Sept. 9, destroyed 160 structures, damaged 34 others and resulted in 15 injuries, according to Cal Fire. Of the 15 injured, all but two were firefighters who suffered minor injuries fighting the blaze, many of them heat- related.
On Sept. 19, eight firefighters were injured when a transport truck carrying an Orange County Fire Authority hand crew swerved and rolled over on an Irvine freewway as they returned from the fire. Four crew members remain hospitalized in stable to critical conditionfwhile four others were treated and released, authorities said.
Most evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted in Orange County. All evacuation orders and warnings in Riverside County were lifted
The following road closures were in effect in Orange County:
- Trabuco Canyon Road and Trabuco Creek Road
- El Toro Road and Live Oak Canyon Road
- Ortega Highway at Nichols Institute
Line Fire: San Bernardino County
The arson-related Line Fire started Sept. 5 and grew to 39,200 acres with containment Thursday at 83 percent.
“There was minimal fire activity across the Line Fire Wednesday, though there was still some smoldering and isolated flareups,” Cal Fire said. “Mostly clear skies prevailed across the fire area today. Thursday is expected to be a little warmer and drier and then there will be a slight cooling trend over the weekend before another warmup next week.”
Four structures were damaged and one was destroyed in the fire, which authorities said is a case of arson. A Norco man has pleaded not guilty to starting the wildfire that forced the evacuation of thousands of homes.
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Lawsuit filed over Shohei Ohtani 50-50 home run ball – NBC Los Angeles
What to Know
- A valuable piece of sports memorabilia is at the center of lawsuit filed by a fan who claims he’s the rightful owner of Shohei Ohtani’s 50-50 home run ball.
- The teen, who attended the Sept. 19 Dodgers-Marlins game in Miami, claims the ball was taken from him during a scrum beyond the outfield wall.
- The auction of the ball is set to go ahead with bids starting at $500,000.
A teen has filed a lawsuit in Florida crying foul over ownership of the baseball that Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit for his historic 50th home run of the season.
Eighteen-year-old Max Matus’ lawsuit filed this week seeks to prevent the sale of the baseball, which was scheduled to go up for auction. The lawsuit claims Matus is the rightful owner of the ball that sparked a scrum Sept. 19 when it rocketed off the bat of Ohtani and landed behind the outfield wall at loanDepot Park in Miami.
The home run made Ohtani the only player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season. Bids for the high-value baseball were set by the Goldin Auctions to start at $500,000 with an option to buy outright for an astounding $4.5 million.
Matus, a Broward County, Florida, resident, filed for an injunction preventing Goldin and two Florida residents from “transferring, encumbering, selling, or concealing the 50/50 Ball.” He’s also seeking compensatory damages for what transpired during the Dodgers-Marlins game, which he attended with his father on his 18th birthday, according to the lawsuit.
Matus was in the left-center field crowd when Ohtani’s second of three home runs in a game for the ages cleared the wall, the lawsuit said. Matus claimed he grabbed the ball, “successfully obtaining possession” of what would become a valuable piece of sports memorabilia, according to the lawsuit.
The lawsuit alleges the ball was forcefully taken away by a “muscular, older man” identified as a defendant.
“Indeed, Max successfully grabbed the 50/50 Ball in his left hand and intended to keep it,” according to the lawsuit. “Unfortunately, a few seconds later… a muscular, older man – trapped Plaintiff’s arm in between his legs and wrangled the 50/50 Ball out of Max’s left hand. In so doing, (the defendant) wrongfully and forcefully obtained control of the ball and was escorted out of the stands by security.”
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani became the first player in baseball history to hit 50 home runs and have 50 stolen bases in a single season.
In a statement to ESPN, Goldin Auctions said it’s aware of the lawsuit.
“We are aware of the case that has been filed,” Goldin Auctions said in the statement. “Having reviewed the allegations and images included in the lawsuit, and publicly available video from the game, Goldin plans to go live with the auction of the Ohtani 50/50 ball.”
The 50-50 home run ball auction began Friday morning. If bids reach $3 million before Oct. 9, the private purchase option will be off the table and bidders can compete, which could drive of the value of the historic piece of sports memorabilia. Extended bidding will begin Oct. 16.
The next hearing for the Matus lawsuit was scheduled for Oct. 10.
The home run was the highlight of what’s widely considered one of the greatest single-game performances of all time. Ohtani went 6-for-6 with three home runs, two doubles and a staggering 10 RBI in a Dodgers rout.
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All lanes reopen after big rig crash causes traffic delays on 210 Freeway – NBC Los Angeles
All lanes of the 210 Freeway have reopened near Azusa after being closed due to an overturned big rig early Friday.
The crash happened at the Irwindale Avenue exit when the trailer went through the center divide and fell on its side onto the other direction of the freeway.
Caltrans and other crews are working to clear the trailer. A SigAlert remains in effect and it was unclear when it would be cleared.
The crash is affecting traffic on both sides of the freeway. Four left lanes are blocked and three lanes on the westbound side of the freeway are closed.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area or seek alternate routes like the 10 Freeway, Arrow Highway or Foothill Boulevard.
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All lanes reopen after big rig crash causes traffic delays on 210 Freeway – NBC Los Angeles
All lanes of the 210 Freeway have reopened near Azusa after being closed due to an overturned big rig early Friday.
The crash happened at the Irwindale Avenue exit when the trailer went through the center divide and fell on its side onto the other direction of the freeway.
Caltrans and other crews are working to clear the trailer. A SigAlert remains in effect and it was unclear when it would be cleared.
The crash is affecting traffic on both sides of the freeway. Four left lanes are blocked and three lanes on the westbound side of the freeway are closed.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area or seek alternate routes like the 10 Freeway, Arrow Highway or Foothill Boulevard.
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