As the Line Fire in San Bernardino County continues to burn, crews are working to protect communities that are being threatened as evacuation orders remain in place.
Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, of Norco, was charged with 11 arson-related crimes, according to court records.
Roads were also closed due to the fire. SR-330 closed both directions from Highland Ave to Live Oak. Highway 38 is closed north of Angelus Oaks at the intersection of the Middle Control Road and 38 on the south end and closed at the north end by the Lake Williams community at Lakewood Drive and 38.CalFire Battalion Chief Brent Pascua told Eyewitness News he's confident in the progress crews are making in Angelus Oaks.
Due to the warnings and orders, all Bear Valley Unified School District schools were closed on Tuesday. "Please know that these orders are reviewed frequently and will grow or shrink as needed based on the size and risks associated with the fire," said CalFire.
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