California map shows line fire as Nome declares state of emergency a new rapidly expanding line fire in San Bernardino County California prompts Governor Gavin Newsome to declare a state of emergency the fire fueled by strong winds and dry conditions has scorched over 7,000 acres and is predicted to affect more than 17,000 Acres evacuation orders are in place and residents are urged to stay vigilant federal assistance has been secured to combat The Blaze during the extreme Fire season