Line Fire 2024
Line Fire is the 2nd-largest wildfire this season in California, burning 3 miles east of Highland.
Latest update
UPDATE: 100% Containment on 12-23-24
DAILY DOCUMENTS: Daily Update | Daily Public Info Map | Progression Map | Operational Video | AirNow Fire and Smoke Map | Smoke Outlook Report |
CAMERA VIEWS: RunningSprings2 | DunlapAcres1
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.
EVACUATIONS: Evacuation Interactive Map
Orders: None
Warnings: The evacuation warning for Seven Oaks and Angelus Oaks has been lifted
EVACUATION SHELTERS: Closed due to the repopulation of the affected communities.
ANIMAL SHELTERS: Closed due to repopulation of the affected communities.
ROAD CLOSURES: Plan ahead on State Highways - Visit Division of Traffic Operations - Road Information - California Highway Information.
- Update: SR-38 open in both directions. https://quickmap.dot.ca.goov/
- SR-330 closed northbound from Highland Ave to Hwy 18 due to damaged guardrail and ongoing Caltrans repairs. There is no estimated time for reopening State Route 330 at this time.
FOREST CLOSURE ORDERS: San Bernardino National Forest has issued Forest Order NO. 05-12-00-24-11, creating a Forest Closure Area around the Line Fire. All National Forest lands, trails, and roads are closed to the public within that zone. Please know what these orders are reviewed frequently, will grow or shrink as needed based on the size and risks associated with the fire.
CAMPFIRE RESTRICTIONS: As of July 2, 2024, Forest Order No. 05-12-00-24-06 has implemented additional campfire and recreational shooting restrictions. Campfires are allowed in very limited designated recreation sites (see above link for details); "Rock Ring" fires are NEVER ALLOWED! This order is in effect through Jan. 15, 2025.
BURNED AREA EMERGENCY RESPONSE (BAER): Three Forest Service Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) teams have been established by the San Bernardino, Cleveland, and Angeles national forests (NFs) to begin post-fire burned area assessments of the Line, Airport, and Bridge fires that recently burned on National Forest System, state, and private lands. Forest Service BAER team assessments typically take approximately two weeks to complete. For more information please visit: Southern California BAER Team Inciweb
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!”