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The Line Fire was a large wildfire that burned in San Bernardino County, California. The fire began on September 5, 2024, at 6:33 PM PDT near the community of Highland and spread into the San Bernardino National Forest .
A man waters the roof to protect his house as the Line fire burns in the San Bernardino Mountain foothills, forcing evacuations on Sept. 7, 2024. The fire started Sept. 5, 2024, and spread with ...
The Line Fire in Southern California has set over 20,500 acres ablaze and is 0% contained.. The wildfire was discovered Thursday, according to InciWeb's data. It's located in San Bernardino County ...
A firebreak or double track (also called a fire line, fuel break, fireroad and firetrail in Australia) is a gap in vegetation or other combustible material that acts as a barrier to slow or stop the progress of a bushfire or wildfire. A firebreak may occur naturally where there is an absence of vegetation or "fuel", such as a river, lake or canyon.
The fire also set areas of the San Bernardino National Forest ablaze. A damage inspection team is working in the area and 2,684 personnel were assigned to fight the fire. Line Fire map
Wildfire prevention programs around the world may employ techniques such as wildland fire use (WFU) and prescribed or controlled burns. [121] [122] Wildland fire use refers to any fire of natural causes that is monitored but allowed to burn. Controlled burns are fires ignited by government agencies under less dangerous weather conditions. [123]
The Line Fire in Southern California has scorched over 20,000 acres of land and forced thousands of evacuations as firefighters battle the fast-moving flames.
A crew's day may start at any hour of the day. After breaking fire camp, crews are transported to the fire. Once on location, crews use hand tools (chainsaws, pulaskis, shovels, etc.) for working the fireline. Handcrews may hike several miles or more per day. Once at the fire, they may spend hours constructing firelines.