Incident Update Bridge Fire

Date:
09/14/2024
Time:
6:10 AM

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
52,960
Containment
3%
Structures Threatened
5,716
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Today the Bridge Fire had minimal movement. Firefighters continued to mop-up hot spots, establish or strengthen containment lines along the entire perimeter of the fire where accessible to do so. Resources were focused on the northern area of the fire where air operations dropped water as needed along the fire line near the communities of Big Pines and Wrightwood.

Although the fire is slowly backing downhill on the east side, firefighters are not letting their guard down in Icehouse Canyon where the rugged terrain still presents some challenges. Heat and active flames are also still present in the Mt. Baldy Village area, and crews continue to prioritize structure protection. 

A marine weather inversion aided crews along the southern boundary in establishing direct line, extending from the southwest toward the east with mop-up. Favorable winds are also keeping the west side of the fire within its current footprint where the steepest and most rugged terrain lies within the wilderness.

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. 

COMMUNITY MEETING:

Bridge Fire Community Meeting

Saturday, September 14, 2024

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Serrano High School Performing Arts Center

9292 Sheep Creek Rd. Phelan, CA 92371

The meeting will also be live streamed on the Angeles National Forest Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/angelesnationalforest/


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

View the 3D Map

Road Closures

  • 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 
  • SR-138 from Lone Pine Canyon Road to Beekley Road
  • Big Pines Highway 
  • Big Rock Creek Road

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

Los Angeles County: The East Fork communities, including Camp Williams Resort (café, mobile home park, campground), and the nearby River Community.

  • LAC-E171, LAC-E170-C, LAC-E172-A, LAC-E144, LAC-E143, LAC-E172-C, LAC-E128, LAC-E126-B, LAC-E172-B, LAC-E107-A, LAC-E127, LAC-E105-A, LAC-E126-A, LAC-E126-C, LAC-E106-A, LAC-E105-B

San Bernardino County:

  • Mt. Baldy Road, all residents north of the San Antonio Dam up to the Mt. Baldy Resort.
  • Community of Wrightwood.
  • The area from Highway 138 south to the northern border of San Antonio Heights, extending north to the Wrightwood evacuation zones and east to Cucamonga Peak.
  • Exclusion: Excluding the area of Lytle Creek from the shooting range west to the forest and Upper North Fork Road (3N06) and Middle Fork Road.

Zones: BLD, WWD, PIN

Evacuation Warnings

Los Angeles County: LAC-E169, LAC-E170-A, LAC-E170-B, LAC-E172-D, LVN-E001, LVN-002, LAC-E502, CLA-E003, CLA-E006-A, SDM-E003-A, LAC-E102-A, LAC-E103-A, LAC-E100-A, LAC-E100-B, LAC-E125, LAC-Q1340, LAC-E107-B, LAC-E104, LAC-E106-B, LAC-E142

San Bernardino County:

  • The communities of San Antonio Heights and Upland, from the foothills south to 23rd Street, and from the LA County line east to the city’s eastern limit.
  • The area from Phelan Road, east from Highway 138 to Baldy Mesa Road, and south from Phelan Road to Sayle Road.
  • The community of Pinon Hills, from Wrightwood north to Highway 18, and west to Beekley Road and the Los Angeles County line.
  • Exclusion: Excluding the Pinion Hills area of Highway 18 south to Highway 138 and Beekley Road west to the county line.
  • The area of Lytle Creek from the shooting range west to the forest and Upper North Fork Road (3N06) and Middle Fork Road (This area is not displayed on the Evacuation Map).

Zones: SAH01, PHL02, PIN00

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
2453