The Line Fire burning in San Bernardino County has left thousands of residents displaced as it continues to burn over 37,000 acres on Friday.

A Norco man accused of deliberately igniting the 39,000-acre Line fire that forced thousands of residents of Highland and the San Bernardino Mountains to flee pleaded not guilty to nine felony arson counts on Tuesday, Sept. 17.

Firefighters continue to gain ground in their fight against the 39,111-acre Line Fire, which reached 49% containment Tuesday morning.

Cal Fire said about four structures were damaged and one was destroyed based on the damage assessments so far.

Charges were filed Thursday against the man suspected of starting the Line Fire burning in San Bernardino County. The massive blaze grew by nearly 1,000 acres overnight but officials say that weather conditions have helped slow its spread.

Justin Wayne Halstenberg was arrested by San Bernardino County Sheriffs Tuesday for sparking one of three devastating wildfires continuing to rage in Southern California

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. — The Line Fire, which grew slightly overnight to 60 square miles (155 square kilometers) in the San Bernardino Mountains, was 36% contained Sunday.

Line Fire initially started 6:33 p.m. Sep. 5 in San Bernardino County. It has burned 39,232 acres after being active for two weeks. A crew of 3,399 firefighters has been working on site and they managed to contain 51% of the fire as of Thursday afternoon. The fire is suspected to have been started deliberately.

Cal Fire officials have publicly asked people to stop flying drones over fires, which they say severely impact their ability to do their jobs.

Cal Fire officials have asked people to stop flying drones over active fires and ongoing battles, as it restricts their ability to fly crucial water-dropping aircraft. Nicole Comstock reports.