Incident Update Line Fire

Date:
09/15/2024
Time:
3:42 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
Unified Command: CAL FIRE San Bernardino-Inyo-Mono Unit, San Bernardino National Forest
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
38,421
Containment
36%
Structures Threatened
36,300
Structures Destroyed
1
Structures Damaged
3
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
3
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

The Line Fire was active in the early morning hours Sunday due to a dry airmass in the upper elevations.  The fire smoldered and crept on the ground in the lower elevations under the marine layer.  Cool conditions prevail across the fire area. Late Sunday and into Monday, light rain is possible.  Firefighters are strengthening control lines and mopping up hot spots. 

Damage Inspection Teams (DINS) are working in the fire area. So far, they have identified three structures that were damaged and one that was destroyed. Their inspections include residences, multi-family dwellings, outbuildings, and commercial buildings.

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that the California National Guard will support the state’s ongoing response to the Line Fire.
Through its activation, authorized under the Line Fire state of emergency, the California National Guard has deployed:

  • Four UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters for water bucket dropping operations
  • Two C-130 aircraft with Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS)
  • Four 20-person hand crews (80 soldiers). They will be assigned to the Line Fire on Thursday in support of CAL FIRE.
  • One military police company to support the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with traffic control points in evacuated areas.

For information on the Line Fire, please call (909) 220-4292. The 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 Warnings

  • Cedar Glen, Lake Arrowhead, and Valley of Enchantment 
  • The area of Big Bear Valley from the dam east to Cactus Road
  • Erwin Lake, Sugar Loaf, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, and Fawnskin
  • Green Valley Lake north from Highway 18 along Green Valley Lake Road
  • Running Springs and Arrowbear Lake 

Evacuation Orders

  • Forest Falls and Mountain Home Village (Only residents allowed to return at this time. Be prepared to show proof of residency)
  • San Bernardino issued Forest Order NO. 05-12-00-24-09, creating a Forest Closure Area around the Line Fire. All National Forest lands, trails, and roads are closed to the public within that zone including San Gorgonio Wilderness
  • All undeveloped land east of Highway 330 to Summertrail Place and north of Highland Avenue
  • Angelus Oaks, Seven Oaks and all campgrounds and cabins in the area 

Animal Evacuation Shelters

  • Lancaster Animal Care Center (Small Animals)
    5210 West Avenue I
    Lancaster, CA 93536

  • Palmdale Animal Care Center (Small Animals)
    38550 Sierra Highway
    Palmdale, CA 93534

  • Devore Animal Shelter (Large and Small Animals)
    19777 Shelter Way,
    San Bernardino, CA 92407
    Business Hours: (909) 386-9820
    After Hours: (800)472-5609

  • Antelope Valley Fairgrounds (Large Animals)
    2551 W Avenue H,
    Lancaster, CA 93536

Road Closures

  • Highway 38 between Bryant Street and Valley of the Falls Drive will be open to residents of Mountain Home Village and Forest Falls only
  • Highway 38 past Valley of the Falls Drive will remain closed in both directions
  • Highway 18 is closed from Kuffel Canyon to the Big Bear Dam
  • Highway 330 is closed northbound from Highland Avenue to Highway 18

Evacuation Shelters

  • San Bernardino County Fairgrounds
    Building 6
    14800 7th Street
    Victorville, CA 92395

  • Jessie Turner Health and Fitness Community Center
    15556 Summit Avenue
    Fontana, California 92336(909) 854-5100

  • Hacienda Heights Community Center
    1234 Valencia
    Hacienda Heights, California 91745 (800) 733-2767

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
420
Water Tenders
45
Helicopters
15
Dozers
68
Hand Crews
88
Other
33
Total Personnel
4103

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
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 Manual Band of Mission Indians, Morongo Band of Mission Indians, Southern California Edison, California Highway Patrol, California National Guard