Incident Update Bridge Fire
- Date:
- 10/28/2024
- Time:
- 8:25 AM
Fire Information Line : (626) 662-0120
Incident Facts
- Name
- Bridge Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-09-08
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Camp Bonita Road, East of Camp Williams
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Los Angeles, San Bernardino
- Administration Unit
- Angeles National Forest
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 55,126
- Containment
- 99%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- 81
- Structures Damaged
- 17
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- 8
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Update 10/28/24: Angeles National Forest firefighters use the latest tools and technology available to gather information and assess risk. Images uploaded below were taken during an overnight reconnaissance flight by our air attack plane. Today, firefighters will continue to secure the containment line by identifying heat sources with the potential to spread to unburned fuel (grass, brush, trees). White dots on the maps show hot spots.
Damage inspection teams completed their inspections. Residents affected by the Bridge Fire can find information on the following websites:
San Bernardino County
Los Angeles County
FOREST CLOSURE ORDERS: The Angeles National Forest has issued a Bridge Fire Area Closure Order from September 21, 2024, through December 31, 2025. This closure order covers only National Forest System roads, trails, and other facilities impacted by the Bridge Fire within the Angeles National Forest.
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.
For more information visit: Bridge Fire Information | InciWeb (wildfire.gov)
Road Closures
- Eastbound Big Pines Highway at Largo Vista Road (residents only)
- SR-2 at Flume Canyon Road westbound
- Mescal Creek Road at Mescal Canyon Road
- Glendora Mountain Road north of Big Dalton Canyon Road
- Glendora Ridge Road from Mt. Baldy to Glendora Mountain Road
Most major roads in the Angeles National Forest are not managed or maintained by the Forest Service. We recommend also checking Caltrans , the Los Angeles County Road Closures list, and the San Bernardino County Road Conditions list for updates.
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Total Personnel
- 60