May 26, 2025

A Norco man has been convicted of purposefully igniting the Line fire that scorched some 44,000 acres of the San Bernardino Mountains and injured six firefighters, authorities said.

On Thursday, 35-year-old Justin Halstenberg was found guilty of seven counts related to the Line fire and two counts related to a subsequent blaze, according to the San Bernardino County district attorney’s office. His charges include aggravated arson of forest land and property, and possession of flammable materials.

Source: SoCal man ignited Line fire that scorched 44,000 acres, hurt 6 firefighters. He faces life term

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