BEAR CREEK, Calif. (VVNG.com) — The Line Fire burning in the Bear Creek area south of Snow Valley Resort is producing smoke that is visible in the Inland Empire, Victor Valley, and other regions on Thursday afternoon.
Cal Fire BDU said the fire is burning through unburned vegetation as it pushes out of Bear Creek, as it has been doing the last few days.
“There are aircraft working on this unburned area of vegetation and it is not threatening any structures at this time. There is still a lot of unburned vegetation in that area of steep, inaccessible terrain,” stated the agency.
According to reports, the fireline in Bear CVreek drainage was making significant runs on Wednesday into late night. It is in a portion with an open line in a steep, inaccessible area.
The incident has aircraft assigned and overhead. The smoke column is from fire burning within containment lines.
The Line Fire has burned 39,232, is 83% contained, and was first reported on September 5, 2024. Assigned to the incident are 1,224 personnel; 4 helicopters; 69 engines; 23 dozers; 4 water tenders; 24 crews; and 34 others.
All National Forest lands, trails, and roads are closed to the public within the line fire including the San Gorgonio Wilderness. SR 330 remains closed in both directions from Highland Avenue to Live Oak.
Authorities have arrested Justin Wayne Halstenberg, a 34-year-old resident of Norco, on arson charges in connection with the inferno, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department – Highland Station.
Hats off to our firefighters today who knew the Bear Creek drainage was going to flareup at Snow Valley. So they prepositioned. ?
They were ready to protect the few structures in its path and they successfully completed their mission. The #LineFire is within its containment… pic.twitter.com/xl7YYKlL4i
— CAL FIRE BDU (@CALFIREBDU) September 26, 2024
