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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.  

CURRENT SITUATION: September 9, 2024 0745 - Fire activity on the Line Fire was moderated in the upper elevations in the overnight hours but remained active in the thermal belts. The fire made short, intense runs in the slopes and the lighter fuels which allowed for growth. Vegetation remains critically dry. Hot and dry weather will continue Monday with an Excessive Heat Warning for the lower elevations of the fire. There will be areas of smoke in the morning that could become more widespread in the afternoon. There is also a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the late morning and through the early evening. There are currently 36,328 structures that are still threatened.

A Damage Inspection Team (DINS) has been ordered. More resources have arrived from throughout the state. There are currently 1,855 personnel assigned to the fire.

EVACUATIONS:  View the Interactive Map at https://sbcounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=35f8f75a490f4007bc983b39c208a629 

Evacuation Orders:

• 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 the 138 and Mill Creek north to the foothills 
• The community of Forrest Falls 
• The community of Mountain Home Village 
• The communities of Angelus Oaks, Seven Oaks and all campgrounds and cabins in the area ***NEW***

These above Evacuation Orders have been issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. An Evacuation order is MANDATORY and that there is an immediate threat to life and property. You must leave the area for your own safety.

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
• Garnet Street to Bryant Street and Carter Street North the Mill Creek 

These above Evacuation Warnings mean that conditions may worsen, and you may be required to evacuate as conditions change. Gather essentials and be ready to leave quickly. If you require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.

RESIDENT NEEDS TRANSPORTATION? If a resident in the Evacuation Zone needs transportation, they can call and ask for help.  San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department – Sheriff's Department (sbcounty.gov)

EVACUATION NOTIFICATIONS: During a major disaster such as a wildfire, your Fire and Sheriff’s Dept. use a system known as the Telephone Emergency Notification System or TENS to send high-speed mass notifications by telephone and text messages. This system helps us get you critical updates, such as evacuation information, as quickly as possible.

In an effort to quickly communicate information on impending dangers, the San Bernardino County Sheriff and Fire Departments send high-speed mass notifications via telephone and text messages. This system is known as the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS).

The County uses a database of landline telephone numbers, which is updated every six months, to send emergency messages to landline phones only. By signing up, residents can also receive emergency text messages on their cell phones, add voice over internet phone numbers (V.O.I.P.), and manage their own account using a valid email address. Those without internet connections can sign up by calling 2-1-1 or (888) 435-7565

EVACUATION SHELTERS: Evacuation shelters are open....

• San Bernardino County Fairgrounds building 6 located at 14800 7th St, Victorville CA 92395
• ***NEW*** Jesse Turner Community Center located at 15556 Summit Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335. Note - residents who what been sheltering at the Emanuel Baptist evacuation location will be relocated to the newly established location at the Jesse Turner Community Center. This transition has been made to ensure continued safety and support for all affected individuals.

ANIMAL SHELTER: Devore Animal Shelter - 19777 Shelter Way, Devore CA. Additional Information.

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, and will continue those operations today as well. There is no ETA for reopening the route at this time.
• SR-18 closed from Kuffle Canyon to Big Bear dam, in both directions. Evacuations are able to occur, but no inbound traffic allowed as fire crews are in the area - in other words, you can leave but not return.
• SR-38 closed in both directions from Bryant to Lake Williams due to fire spread. Evacuations have begun in that area, and you are able to leave but not return home. Fire crews are in the area and working to stop the fire.

FOREST CLOSURE ORDERS:  The San Bernardino National Forest has issued Emergency Closure Orders for forest service lands within and at threat of the Line Fire.  You may view the Closure Order, and Closure Order map.  Please know what these orders are reviewed frequently, will grow or shrink as needed based on the size and risks associated with the fire.  

SMOKE IMPACTS:  Please visit AirNow Fire and Smoke Map for current smoke impacts:  For tips on how to reduce your exposure and health impacts from smoke, please visit Reduce Your Smoke Exposure (airnow.gov)

WEATHER: September 9, 2024 Hot weather conditions will continue today with partly cloudy skies, smoke and a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Temperatures will rise into the low 80's to low 90's along the ridges, low 90's to around 100 for the valley. General winds in the early morning will be light out of the northeast, becoming southwest by lat morning. Sheltered areas will see upslope/up-canyon winds predominate. Humidity levels will start around 30% in the morning then fall to 14-28% in the afternoon. An inversion develops tonight which will concentrate haze and smoke into lower elevatio0ns. Winds at night will be mainly downslope and down-canyon, with winds to 10-15 mph possible in the canyons. The inversion will gradually rise in the morning and then break in the early afternoon. Hotter temperatures will arrive mid to late week. 

DRONE SAFETY - KNOW WHERE YOU CAN FLY:  Drones pose a serious risk to firefighting and can cause air operations to cease. When drones interfere with firefighting efforts, a wildfire has the potential to grow larger and cause more damage. For more information on drones the public can visit the FAA’s website at Home - Know Before You Fly . “If you fly, we can’t!” 

State of California issues a proclamation of a State of Emergency for the Line Fire.