Rain Falls on Highland Near Burning Line Fire

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9 September 2024 at 4:34 am

Rain fell on Highland, California, on Sunday, September 8, close to the Line Fire, which had grown to more than 20,000 acres in size, according to Cal Fire.

The National Weather Service recorded rain at multiple stations in San Bernardino County, and said that thunderstorms were recorded across the region.

A atate of emergency was declared in San Bernardino County due to the ongoing Line Fire which had grown to 20,553 acres and stood at 0% containment on Sunday.

This sped-up footage was captured by X user @Thelocal90, who said that it shows rain falling in Highland. Credit: @Thelocal90 via Storyful

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