Bridge Fire destroys 54 structures, injures 3 firefighters: See wildfire map
The Bridge Fire has set over 54,000 acres ablaze and is only 9% contained, according to officials.
As of Monday, 2:27 a.m. local time, three firefighters were injured while attempting to contain the Bridge Fire, which started on Sept. 8. It has since destroyed 54 structures and damaged 13, according to the LA County Sheriff's post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Moderate temperatures assisted firefighters on Sunday, who were able to start establishing direct containment lines.
"The northwest flank of the fire continues to be the most active," according to Cal Fire. "Firefighters focused on direct attack along the fire’s edge with strike teams of engines, hand crews, and aircraft to protect the communities of Big Pines, Piñon Hills, and other areas to the northwest."
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The east side of the fire is less active but still poses a risk to residents in the Mt. Baldy area, around 47 miles northeast of Los Angeles, so evacuation orders remain in effect.
On the south and west sides, firefighters have made progress and have been able to hold the fire's progress.
What caused the fire?
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Fire map
Road closures
The following roads are closed due to the Bridge Fire, according to Cal Fire:
- SR-2 closed from Big Pines to SR-138.
- Highway 138 from Phelan Road to Lone Pine Canyon Road.
- San Gabriel Canyon and East Fork of the San Gabriel River
- Highway 39
- East Fork Road
- Glendora Ridge Road and Glendora Mountain Road
- Mt. Baldy Road at Shinn Road intersection
- SR-138 from Lone Pine Canyon Road to Beekley Road
- Big Pines Highway
- Big Rock Creek Road
Evacuation orders
The following areas are being ordered to evacuate:
LA County
- The East Fork communities
- Camp Williams Resort (café, mobile home park, campground) and the nearby River Community
San Bernardino County
- Mt. Baldy Road, all residents north of San Antonio Dam up to the Mt. Baldy Ski Resort.
- Highway 138 south to Lone Pine Canyon
- Highway 2 east to Lone Pine Canyon Road
- The community of Wrightwood
The evacuation order excludes the area of Lytle Creek. People from the shooting range west to the forest, Upper North Fork Road (3N06) and Middle Fork Road are not being asked to evacuate.
Those evacuating looking for shelter can visit the Red Cross' website for more information.
Line and Airport Fires
Firefighters faced the Bridge Fire as the Line and Airport fires have set a total of 62,323 acres ablaze.
The Line fire, which started on Sept. 5, is 38,804 acres and is 42% contained. The cause of the fire was determined to be arson, and the man suspected of starting the fire is in police custody.
The Airport Fire is 23,519 acres in the Trabuco Canyon and Rose Canyon, according to Cal Fire. It is 19% contained.
The cause is still under investigation, according to Cal Fire. However, the fire was believed to have been started by a crew working on fire prevention measures.
In total, there are 116,981 acres on fire because of the three wildfires, which is equivalent to around 88,622 football fields.
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