The fire was at 5% containment as of Monday night, Cal Fire said.
Firefighters monitor the advancing Line Fire in Angelus Oaks, Calif., Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.Firefighting teams battling the southern California Line Fire achieved 5% containment of the blaze Monday night, with 23,714 acres burned.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the California National Guard will support the ongoing response to the Line Fire, the cause of which is still unknown. Monday saw most fire activity in the north and east edges of the wildfire, Cal Fire said, adding, "The fire could remain active overnight as vegetation remains critically dry."Eric Thayer/AP"Stronger winds are predicted Tuesday which could help fire spread and contribute to longer range spotting. Mid-week cooling may moderate fire activity and increase fuel moistures," Cal Fire said.
Evacuation orders are in place for 8,800 structures, with another 29,200 structures under evacuation warnings.Eric Thayer/AP
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