A man has been arrested on suspicion of starting the Line Fire, which has destroyed at least one structure and damaged three others. Justin Wayne Halstenberg faces multiple charges including aggravated arson and arson causing great bodily injury.
At least one structure was destroyed in the blaze and three others were damaged. According to Cal Fire, three people were hurt in connection with the fire., investigators revealed. Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, of Norco, was arrested on suspicion of starting the fire. He’s accused of igniting the fire on Sept. 5 near Base Line Road and Aplin Street in Highland.
Halstenberg faces charges that include aggravated arson, arson causing great bodily injury, arson of residence, three counts of arson of forest land, and three counts of using an incendiary device. More charges are possible as the fire continues to burn, prosecutors said. The fire left thousands of residents displaced during the evacuation orders, which have remained in place. It is unclear when those orders will be lifted and when residents can return to their homes.
Cal Fire says the Line Fire is starting to inch towards communities on the northeast side of the Santa Ana River, prompting new concerns for neighbors in Big Bear. Amber Firas reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Sept. 13, 2024.Forest Falls and Mountain Home Village San Bernardino issued Forest Order NO. 05-12-00-24-09, creating a Forest Closure Area around the Line Fire.
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