Incident Update Line Fire

Date:
09/14/2024
Time:
3:17 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
38,074
Containment
25%
Structures Threatened
56,100
Structures Destroyed
1
Structures Damaged
3
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
3
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Late Friday night and into the early hours Saturday, Line Fire activity was moderated due to higher moisture levels. The fire did however continue to smolder and creep in dry vegetation, and it made occasional runs in drainages and along slopes. Saturday is expected to be mostly sunny and seasonably cool with poor visibility in the morning. The weather is expected to remain cool over the next several days which will continue to help moderate fire behavior. Firefighters are strengthening control lines and mopping up hot spots. 

There are currently 56,100 structures threatened, including 11,400 under Evacuation Orders and 44,700 under Evacuation Warnings. Damage Inspection Teams (DINS) are working in the fire area. So far, they have identified 3 structures that were damaged and 1 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

  • The communities of Cedar Glen, Lake Arrowhead, Twin Peaks, Crestline, and Valley of Enchantment 
  • The area of Big Bear from the dam east to Wildrose Lane and the south shoreline 
  • Erwin Lake, Sugar Loaf, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, and Fawnskin

Evacuation Orders

  • All undeveloped land east of Highway 330 to Summertrail Place and north of Highland Avenue
  • Communities of Running Springs and Arrowbear Lake 
  • The communities of Angelus Oaks, Seven Oaks and all campgrounds and cabins in the area 
  • Green Valley Lake north from Highway 18 along Green Valley Lake Road
  • In Forrest Falls, only residents are allowed to return home at this time. Be prepared to show proof of residency. 
  • The community of Mountain Home Village
  • 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.

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 is closed between Bryant Street and Lake Williams.
  • 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
440
Water Tenders
35
Helicopters
15
Dozers
88
Hand Crews
88
Other
33
Total Personnel
4198

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, San Bernardino Police Department, San Bernardino County, Southern California Edison.