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.

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

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.

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.

An off-duty sheriff’s deputy and two people with him, who were trapped by the flames in the fire zone on Wednesday morning near the Mount Baldy, were brought to safety.

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.

Man suspected of igniting the Line fire pleads not guilty to multiple counts of arson. The fire has scorched nearly 40,000 acres and is 49% contained.