Line Fire in east Highland grows to more than 1,100 acres; evacuation warnings in place

An evacuation warning is in effect for neighborhoods in the east Highland area, where a brush fire is burning amid the intense heat.

The fire, dubbed the Line Fire, is burning in the forest area above Boulder and Highland avenues. Approximately 1,180 acres have burned so far and containment is at 0%, Cal Fire officials said.

The neighborhoods impacted by the evacuation warning include areas east of Church Street, north of Highland Avenue, east of Weaver Street and north of Greenspot Road to the Iron Bridge, according to Cal Fire.

The blaze broke out Thursday around 6 p.m. Fire officials say that while the fire is burning away from homes, residents in the evacuation warning zone should be prepared to move immediately if the fire shifts direction.

Firefighters are aggressively working to keep the fire away from any structures. At this time, no homes have been damaged.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.