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Line Fire | |
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Coordinates | 34°07′16″N 117°09′18″W / 34.121°N 117.155°W |
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Burned area | 43,978 acres (17,797 ha; 69 sq mi; 178 km2) |
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Deaths | 0 |
Non-fatal injuries | 6 |
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Ignition | |
Cause | Arson |
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The area burned by the Line Fire as of September 9 | |
The Line Fire is a large active wildfire in San Bernardino County, Southern California. The fire began on September 5, 6:33 PM near the community of Highland and spread into the San Bernardino National Forest. The fire has forced the evacuation of multiple communities. On September 10, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department identified and arrested 34-year-old Justin Wayne Halstenberg, a resident of Norco, on suspicion of starting the fire on September 5.[1][2] As of October 31, 2024[update], the Line Fire remains at 43,978 acres (17,797 hectares) and is still 98 percent contained.