Incident Update Line Fire

Date:
09/30/2024
Time:
11:58 AM

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 with Complex California Incident Management Team 11, San Bernardino National Forest, CAL FIRE San Bernardino and San Bernardino County Fire .
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
43,251
Containment
80%
Structures Threatened
0
Structures Destroyed
1
Structures Damaged
4
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
4
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

INITIAL SITUATION: Forest Service Firefighters, along with firefighters from other agencies, including the City of Highland and San Bernardino County, responded to a reported wildland fire on Baseline Road at about 6:00 PM on September 5, 2024.  Arriving engines reported several acres on fire and immediately requested more resources, including multiple additional fixed wing and helicopters.  


September 9.30.24 Update: The Line Fire made a run up the Santa Ana River drainage today. The last few days of above normal temperatures have dried out both the vegetation and moisture from the air. Firefighters had expected some movement along the open line in this area however, fire behavior exceeded expectations. The dry vegetation, steep slopes and wind aligned yesterday to create conditions for the rapid fire spread yesterday. 

Although work continues throughout the fire, the Santa Ana River drainage is the priority for today. Additional crews and equipment are focused in this area. Four night-flying helicopters are assigned to the incident and were actively dropping water in the drainage last night. 

The San Bernardino National Forest is now in unified command with San Bernardino County Fire, CAL FIRE San Bernardino and the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Office. Additional crews, equipment and air resources have arrived and more will be coming today. 


Monitor smoke impacts on air quality here.  

The information line for media is (909) 881-6949.

Additional fire information can be found at: 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

Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following zone:

  • Seven Oaks (ANG02)

Evacuation Warnings

Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following zones:

  • Angelus Oaks (ANG01)
  • Boulder Bay area of Big Bear, from the dam east to Wildrose Lane (BBC080)
  • Community of Big Bear Lake including Moonridge, Sugarloaf, and south Erwin Lake (BBC04, BBC05, BBC06, BBC07)

Road Closures

Plan ahead on State Highways - Visit Division of Traffic Operations - Road Information - California Highway Information.

  • SR-330 closed both directions from Highland Ave to Live Oak. Fire crews still active in the area. Caltrans crews started assessing damages.  There is no ETA for reopening State Route 330 at this time.
  • Highway 18 is open for evacuees out of Big Bear on both sides (Running Springs & Lucerne)

Forest Closure Order: San Bernardino National Forest has issued Forest Order NO. 05-12-00-24-10, creating a Forest Closure Area around the Line Fire. All National Forest lands, trails, and roads within that zone are closed to the public. Please know that these orders are reviewed frequently and will grow or shrink as needed based on the size and risks associated with the fire.  

Evacuation Shelter

Shelter Information: Redlands East Valley High School, 31000 E. Colton Ave., Redlands, CA 

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
69
Water Tenders
10
Helicopters
10
Dozers
14
Hand Crews
22
Other
42
Total Personnel
1176

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 909-220-4292