Cooler Temps Aid Firefighters Around SoCal, But Temps Expected To Rise Over The Weekend

• The Line Fire is burning between Highland, Running Springs, and Angelus Oaks. As of 10 AM Fri Sept 20th 2024 the fire has burned 39,232 acres,  and is 53% contained.   Justin Halstenberg remains in custody for starting the Line Fire, and possibly other fires as well.

Forest Closure –

• 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 including San Gorgonio Wilderness

Road Closures:

• SR-330 closed in both directions from Highland Ave to Live Oak

In response to the Line Fire in Highland, Agua Caliente Casino Resort and Spa Rancho Mirage, is offering evacuated families off-market pricing on accommodations. 

They have set aside a block of hotel rooms for residents displaced by wildfires. For reservations, please call 1-800-854-1279.  Rooms are available on a first come first basis.   NEW Numbers

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The Bridge Fire is burning in the San Gabriel Mountains between Glendora and Phelan. As of 10 AM Fri  Sept 20th 2024,  the fire has burned 54,795 acres, and is 59% contained.  The cause of The Bridge Fire is still unknown.

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The Airport Fire is burning in the Santa Ana Mountains between Rancho Santa Margarita and Lake Elsinore in parts of Orange and Riverside Counties. As of 10 AM Friday Sept 20th 2024  the fire has burned 23,519 acres and is 42% contained.   The Airport Fire was accidentally ignited by a spark from a public works crew using heavy equipment. 

Firefighters spraying water at the base of orange flames.

File Photo from Alpha Media Portland OR