San Bernardino Air Tanker Base Plays Critical Role in Southern California’s Fight Against Wildfires

Firefighters on the ground and in the air are battling three major wildfires in Southern California.

The Airport, Bridge and Line Fires have burned more than 110 thousand acres in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

The Line Fire burning closest to us in the San Bernardino National Forest has burned just over 38 thousand acres and is now 25 percent contained.

The man accused of starting the fire, Justin Wayne Halstenberg is facing several arson related charges. His arraignment was delayed Friday and is now scheduled for Monday.

Our crews were able to take tour of the San Bernardino Airtanker Base that’s centrally located among all three fires that are burning simultaneously.

Read more on News Channel 3

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