Incident Update Line Fire

Date:
09/08/2024
Time:
3:37 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Line Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-09-05
Incident Status
Active
Location
Base Line Road and Aplin Street, Highland
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
San Bernardino
Administration Unit
Unified Command: CAL FIRE San Bernardino-Inyo-Mono Unit, City of Highland and San Bernardino National Forest, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, San Bernardino Sheriff's Department
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
17,459
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
35,405
Structures Destroyed
0
Structures Damaged
0
Civilian Injuries
0
Firefighter Injuries
3
Civilian Fatalities
0
Firefighter Fatalities
0

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Thunderstorm outflow winds are causing very erratic behavior on the Line Fire, and vegetation is critically dry. Today there will be a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms over the fire area.  Temperatures will range from the upper 80's to around 100 degrees and an Excessive Heat Warning continues throughout the day. The fire will start out under smoky skies today which will help moderate fire behavior, but as smoke clears through the afternoon, fire activity will once again pick up. Smoke remains a challenge for aircraft, limiting access to parts of the fire. Limited resources and logistical support have hampered fire control efforts. Afternoon thunderstorms could cause new ignitions and potentially influence activity around the fire perimeter. Hot and dry conditions mixed with thunderstorms are expected to challenge firefighters for the next few days.  There are currently 35,405 structures threatened, including single and multi-family homes, commercial buildings, and other minor structures. A Damage Inspection Team (DINS) has been ordered. There are currently 628 personnel assigned to the fire.

For information, please call (909) 220-4292.

Additional fire information can be found at:   Cabdf Line Information | InciWeb (wildfire.gov)

 

 

State of Emergency and Federal Assistance

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

      https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/09/07/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

Evacuation Orders have been issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for the following areas:

  • The area from Calle Del Rio to Hwy 38, including Greenspot Road North
  • All underdeveloped land east of Highway 330 to Summertrail Place and north of Highland Avenue
  • The areas of Running Spring east of Highway 330 and south of Highway 18
  • The communities of Running Springs and Arrow Bear Lake
  • The area east of Orchard Road to Cloverhill from Highland Avenue north to the foothills
  • North of Highland Avenue and East of Palm Avenue to Highway 330
  • Garnett Street east to 38 and Mill Creek north to the foothills 

Evacuation Warnings

  • From Boulder Avenue east to Church Street and Greenspot Road north to the foothills
  • Church Street east to the city limit and from the foothills south to Greenspot Road
  • Green Valley Lake north of Highway 18
  • The communities of Cedar Glen, Lake Arrowhead, Crestline, and Valley of Enchantment
  • Angelus Oaks, Seven Oaks, Mountain Home Village

Evacuation Shelter

San Bernardino County Fairgrounds

Building 6

14800 7th Street

Victorville, CA 92395

 

Jessie Turner Health and Fitness Community Center

15556 Summit Ave, Fontana, California 92336

Animal Evacuation Shelter

Devore Animal Shelter (Large and Small Animals)

19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino, CA 92407

(909) 386-9820

(800) 472-5609 (after hours)

Road Closures

  • Highway 18 is currently closed from Kuffel Canyon to the Big Bear Dam. If you are in Running Springs, you are able to get out but you will not be allowed back in. Additionally, Highway 330 remains closed from Highland Avenue to Highway 18 in Running Springs. 
  • Highway 18 is closed going northbound (inbound) from Kuffel Canyon to Running Springs.
    Only southbound (outbound) traffic is allowed.
  • Highway 18 is closed from Running Springs to Highway 38 (Big Bear Dam).
  • Highway 330 is closed from Highland Ave to Highway 18 in Running Springs.
  • Garnet Street closed at SR-38 in Mentone, California.

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
65
Water Tenders
1
Helicopters
4
Dozers
3
Hand Crews
13
Other
3
Total Personnel
628

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, CAL FIRE San Bernardino/Inyo/Mono Unit, City of Highland Fire Department