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title: Apple Fire Continues to Rage East of Los Angeles
description: The Apple Fire, which began Friday, has grown to 27,319 acres Wednesday – more than 42 square miles. The fire is 30% contained, with more than 2,500 firefighters battling the blaze. The fire is continuing to spread to the north into Mill Creek Canyon, where sparse vegetation is decreasing in intensity. Evacuation orders are underway
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# [Apple Fire Continues to Rage East of Los Angeles](https://www.opterrix.com/en/news/apple-fire-continues-to-rage-east-of-los-angeles)

 Written by [John Clark](https://www.opterrix.com/en/news/author/john-clark) | Aug 5, 2020 5:00:00 AM

The Apple Fire, which began Friday, has grown to 27,319 acres Wednesday – more than 42 square miles. The fire is 30% contained, with more than 2,500 firefighters battling the blaze. 

The fire is continuing to spread to the north into Mill Creek Canyon, where sparse vegetation is decreasing in intensity. 

Evacuation orders are underway for Oak Glen residents of San Bernardino County. Forest Falls, Pioneertown, and Rim Rock are under evacuation warning. 

Opterrix leverages advanced satellite imagery to provide real-time monitoring of wildfire activity and the potential impact on at-risk communities.

 

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