Officials in San Bernardino County, California, issued an evacuation order and declared a local emergency Saturday after a wildfire burning in the hills to the east of the city grew to over 7,000 acres.
Firefighter Craig Posey, left, hoses down a hot spot while fighting the Line Fire, Sept. 6, 2024, in Highland, Calif.)
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The so-called Line Fire was 0% contained as of Saturday afternoon, roughly two days after the fire started, according to Cal Fire.
By late afternoon, the fire had burned about 7,122 acres, the county said in an update.
Firefighters keep an eye on the Line Fire on Sept. 6, 2024, in Highland, Calif.
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“Extreme temperatures, wind and lightning strikes have allowed the fire to grow rapidly since it began early Thursday night,” the 6 p.m. update said.
The evacuation order, which was issued due to “an immediate threat to life,” affected the area from Calle Del Rio to Highway 38, including Greenspot Road north, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
ABC New’s Amanda M. Morris contributed to this report.
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