Incident Update Line Fire

Date:
09/26/2024
Time:
7:30 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Line Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-09-05
Incident Status
Active
Location
Baseline street and Alpine street, Highland
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Arson
Counties
San Bernardino
Administration Unit
San Bernardino National Forest
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
39,299
Containment
83%
Structures Threatened
0
Structures Destroyed
1
Structures Damaged
4
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
4
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Thursday, the Line Fire burned actively within the fire footprint, including smoldering and isolated flareups. There was increased activity in the Bear Creek drainage. Tonight, clear skies and cool conditions are expected. 

CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 3 will be transitioning the Line Fire to California Interagency Incident Management Team 11 at 7:00am Friday, September 27, 2024.

Damage Inspections Teams (DINS) have completed their inspections. In all, four structures were damaged, and one was destroyed. 

There have been multiple drone incursions over the Line Fire area. Please be respectful of those fighting the fire and the community members who are impacted by fire. Never fly drones near wildfire. If you fly, we can't.

The information line for media is (909) 881-6949. Additional fire information can be found at: Cabdf Line Fire Information | InciWeb (wildfire.gov).


Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in San Bernardino County, secures federal assistance to support response to Line Fire.


Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST USDA FOREST SERVICE FOREST ORDER NO. 05-12-00-24-10 LINE FIRE CLOSURE

Road Closures

  • Highway 330 is closed northbound from Highland Avenue to Live Oak

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
50
Water Tenders
12
Helicopters
5
Dozers
23
Hand Crews
23
Other
37
Total Personnel
1131

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
CAL FIRE, Arrowbear Lake Fire Department, California Conservation Corps, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Cal OES Fire and Rescue, Caltrans, Running Springs Fire Department, City of San Bernardino Police Department, San Bernardino County, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Morongo Band of Mission Indians, Southern California Edison, California Highway Patrol, California National Guard, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department