ANGELUS OAKS – (INT) - Evacuation warnings are being expanded as Sunday’s flare-up on the Line Fire poses new concerns in the San Bernardino Mountains.

Among the latest communities coming under an evacuation warning are Angelus Oaks and the Boulder Bay area of Big Bear from the dam east to Wildrose Lane.

Earlier Sunday afternoon, residents of Seven Oaks were placed under an evacuation order as huge clouds of gray smoke billowed skyward. Two large air tankers were protecting homes in the Santa Ana River drainage.

The fire was making a northeasterly run. Sugarloaf residents were put on notice to be prepared to evacuate.

Since the arson-caused fire broke out September 5th near Highland, it has covered more than 40-thousand acres. Eighty-three percent of its perimeter was considered contained.

Story Date: September 30, 2024