Incident Update Bridge Fire

Situation Summary

Last night, firefighters kept the fire within its current footprint, strengthening containment lines and securing areas that show concentrated heat on the northwest flank southeast of Jackson Lake. Favorable weather conditions are still allowing firefighters to go direct along the fire's edge to prevent further spread toward the Mile High and Paradise Springs. We were able to gain containment above Vincent Gap, as firefighters are confident the fire will not move in that area.

Rollout of burning material in steep terrain is still a hazard on the northwestern flank south of Mescal Picnic Area. Generally, fire behavior in that area has been similar to that of a prescribed fire with minimal torching of trees while consuming understory fuels.

Falling modules and other firefighting personnel continue falling fire-weakened trees, mopping up, and patrolling in recently repopulated communities.

On the east flank, crews have continued their success in halting the fire’s spread into the drainages northwest of Lytle Creek, adding additional black line to the map on and around Dawson Peak.

On the south and west flanks, crews continue gaining ground by completing secondary containment lines and will soon be turning their focus on suppression repair of these lines.

Structures threatened: 4,409 

Damage inspection teams continue to update interactive maps for local residents affected by the Bridge Fire. For San Bernardino County visit: https://prepare.sbcounty.gov/bridge-fire/. For Los Angeles County visit: https://recovery.lacounty.gov/bridgefire/. 

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. 

WEATHER: A strong marine layer will persist this morning, with colder temperatures, unstable air and higher humidity today. There is a 10% chance of thunderstorms this afternoon and into tomorrow, but wetting rain is not expected. On Friday a warming and drying trend will return with offshore winds.

SPECIAL FORECAST 9/19/2024: 

Los Angeles County be prepared for rain in the forecast. While most rain is currently forecasted for areas north of Los Angeles County, everyone should be ready for rain, especially those in recent burn areas. Stay informed by signing up for emergency alerts at http://alert.lacounty.gov.

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For more information visit: Bridge Fire Information | InciWeb (wildfire.gov)

Bridge Fire Photos and Videos

ANF Bridge Fire Operational Videos

3D Map

Bridge Fire Daily Map Products

Road Closures

· Big Pines Highway

· Big Rock Creek Road

· Largo Vista Road

· Mescal Creek Road

· Panorama Motorway

· SR-39 at the Base of San Gabriel Canyon

· Glendora Mountain Road north of Big Dalton Road

· Mt. Baldy Rd at Shinn Road (open to residents only)

· Mt. Baldy at Ice House Canyon Road (open to residents only)

· SR-2 at Flume Canyon Road westbound

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

Los Angeles County:

Zones: LAC-E107-C, LAC-E126-A, LAC-E126-B, LAC-E126-C, LAC-E127-A, LAC-E127-B, LAC-E128-A, LAC-128-B, LAC-E143, LAC-E144, LAC-E170-C, LAC-E171, LAC-E172-C, LAC-E172-F, LAC-E172-G 

Evacuation Orders:

· North, Northwest of Mt. Baldy Ski Resort

· Big Pines Canyon Road to the community of Big Pines

· East Fork communities of Camp Williams Resort and River Community

Evacuation Warnings

Los Angeles County:

Zones: LAC-E100-A, LAC-E102-A, LAC-E105-A, LAC-E105-B, LAC-E106-A, LAC-E107-A, LAC-E125-B, LAC-E126-D, LAC-E126-E, LAC-E127-C LAC-E142-B, LAC-E169, LAC-E170-A, LAC-E170-B, LAC-E172-A, LAC-E172-B, LAC-E172-D

Evacuation Warnings:

· Community of Wrightwood

· Mt. Baldy Village

· Icehouse Canyon Trailhead, north to the Mt. Baldy Ski Resort

· From San Antonio Canyon east to Telegraph Peak

· Shinn Road north to Icehouse Canyon is open to residents only

Evacuation Shelters

• Pomona Fairplex
  601 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768
  Entrance via Gate 3 at the corner of McKinley and White.

• San Bernardino County Fairgrounds (Building 6)
  14800 7th St, Victorville, CA 92395

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Small Animal Shelters:

• Lancaster Animal Care Center
  5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536

• Palmdale Animal Care Center
  38550 Sierra Hwy, Lancaster, CA 93534

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Large Animal Shelters:

• San Bernardino County Fairgrounds 
  14800 7th St, Victorville, CA 92395  (909) 386-9820. After hours: (800) 472-5609

• Devore Animal Shelter (accepting both small and large animals)
  19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino, CA 92407

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines

120

Water Tenders

17

Helicopters

15

Dozers

31

Hand Crews

63

Total Personnel

2591

Cooperating Agencies