Mountain High Resort in Southern California narrowly escaped major damage from the Bridge Fire after quick-thinking staff used snow cannons to wet vegetation around the resort, aiding in fire suppression. While the resort's main buildings and ski lifts survived with minimal damage, the fire has destroyed dozens of homes in nearby Wrightwood, Mount Baldy, and other areas, displacing thousands and scorching over 50,000 acres. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in several counties, harnessing additional resources to combat the fires. Cooler and wetter weather is expected to aid firefighting efforts in the coming days. The Bridge Fire, the largest active blaze in California, is among many wildfires exacerbated by severe heat and dry conditions across the state.