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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.