Incident Update Bridge Fire

Date:
09/12/2024
Time:
3:53 PM

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
Unified Command: CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit, Angeles National Forest, and Los Angeles County Fire Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, San Bernardino County Fire Department, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
51,167
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
5,716
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Today, the Bridge Fire is still active. However, the behavior moderated significantly due to the slight increase in humidity and temperature decrease. Firefighters made great progress on the ground, aided by aircraft to attack the fire aggressively 24 hours per day. Crews continued to be engaged with structure defense in the communities of Wrightwood, Piñon Hills, and Mount Baldy. The ability for crews to also extinguish new fire starts in the vicinity of the Bridge Fire is also a good sign and testament to their success and hard work. 

The north side of the fire remained the most active. However, more favorable weather conditions aided firefighters in gaining the upper hand on holding the fire on the south side of Highway 2. Top priorities for firefighters remained in structure protection and defense of the communities nearby with dozer line construction and pre-treating containment lines with fire retardant.

On the east side, firefighters were able to directly engage as the fire behaved favorably, backing and flanking slowly down to Mount Baldy Road. Firefighters continue to hold the fire on the west side of this road and continue structure protection efforts in the communities of Mount Baldy Village, including the Icehouse Canyon area.

To the south, firefighters successfully reinforced containment lines and scouted to reopen old dozer lines for contingency planning. Front-country communities currently under an evacuation warning will see dozers and fire personnel working on the south flank of the fire to construct these contingency lines and protect the communities below it. A five-acre spot fire near Sunset Peak was also successfully suppressed with a direct attack.

On the west side of the fire, containment lines are holding, and firefighters are engaged in mop-up, checking the area for hotspots, and extinguishing them. There is minimal growth and moderated fire behavior in this area.

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)

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Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following zones:

Los Angeles County: LAC-107, LAC-E104, LAC-E105-A, LAC-E105-B, LAC-E106, LAC-E126-A, LAC-E126-B, LAC-E126-C, LAC-E127, LAC-E128, LAC-E143, LAC-E144, LAC-E170-C, LAC-E171, LAC-E172-A, LAC-E172-B, LAC-E172-C, LAC-Q1340

San Bernardino County: BLD01, PIN01, PIN02, PIN03, WWD01, WWD02, WWD03

San Bernardino County Evacuation Map

Evacuation Warnings

Evacuation Warnings

Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following zones:

Los Angeles County: LAC-E101, LAC-E102, LAC-E103, LAC-E125, LAC-E142, LAC-E169, LAC-E170-A, LAC-E170-B, LAC-E502, LAC-Q1339, LAC-Q1377, LVN-002, LVN-E001, SDM-E003-A

San Bernardino County: PHL02, PHL06, SAH01

Road Closures

  • SR-138 from Lone Pine Canyon Road to Beekley Road
  • SR-2 closed from Big Pines to SR-138.
  • San Gabriel Canyon and East Fork of the San Gabriel River
  • Highway 39
  • East Fork Road
  • Glendora Ridge Road
  • Glendora Mountain Road
  • Mt. Baldy Road at Shinn Road intersection 

Evacuation Shelters

Evacuation Shelters:

  • Pomona Fairplex
    601 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768
    Entrance via Gate 3 at the corner of McKinley and White.
    Shelter opens at 9:00 PM on September 10th.

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

  • Jessie Turner Community Center
    15556 Summit Ave, Fontana, CA 92336

  • Hacienda Heights Community Center
    1234 Valencia Ave, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

Small Animal Shelters:

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

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

Large Animal Shelters:

  • Antelope Valley Fairgrounds
    2551 W Avenue H, Lancaster, CA 93536

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

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
32
Water Tenders
15
Helicopters
10
Dozers
28
Hand Crews
36
Total Personnel
408