Incident Update Bridge Fire

Date:
10/21/2024
Time:
10:15 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 10/20: Firefighters continue to work in difficult conditions primarily focused in the Iron Fork Canyon area. Due to improved weather with less wind, as of October 20, 2024, 8:00 p.m. State Route 39 (San Gabriel Canyon Rd) is now open to the public.

The Bridge Fire has grown by 346 acres since Friday. However, with a contingency line around the fire, it is still 99% contained. 

Last night, aircraft worked through the night dropping water on hot spots with success.

Firefighters working the Bridge Fire continue their work to contain and secure a flare up in Iron Fork Canyon in the Sheep Mountain Wilderness. There are increased threats due to this week's predicted strong Santa Ana winds. This is very difficult and rugged terrain. 

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)

Bridge Fire Photos and Videos

ANF Bridge Fire Operational Videos

3D Map

Bridge Fire Daily Map Products

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