Bridge fire now at 47 , 904 acres with no containment.
The fire, fueled by dry conditions and strong winds, quickly escalated into a major wildfire, prompting evacuations and forcing residents to flee their homes. The Bridge fire, a significant event in the region, has caused widespread damage and disruption. It has also raised concerns about the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires in California, highlighting the need for proactive measures to mitigate these risks.
“This is currently the largest active fire in the state of California,” Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said during a Wednesday press briefing. “Our priority remains the protection of life and structures and infrastructure defense. Firefighters provide structure protection behind a home off of Highway 2 just west of Wrightwood as the Bridge fire continues to burn in the mountain community on Wednesday morning Sep. 11, 2024. The fire, which burned through the mountain community Tuesday night, has burned 47,904 acres as of 10 a.m. this morning. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG) A San Bernardino County firefighter waters down a shed as his crew provides structure protection behind a home on Highway 2 as the Bridge fire continues to burn in the mountain community of Wrightwood on Wednesday morning Sep. 11, 2024. The fire, which burned through the mountain community Tuesday night, has burned 47,904 acres as of 10 a.m. this morning. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
San Bernardino County firefighters provide structure protection behind a home on Highway 2 as the Bridge fire continues to burn in the mountain community of Wrightwood on Wednesday morning Sep. 11, 2024. The fire, which burned through the mountain community Tuesday night, has burned 47,904 acres as of 10 a.m. this morning. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG) San Bernardino County firefighters provide structure protection behind a home on Highway 2 as the Bridge fire continues to burn in the mountain community of Wrightwood on Wednesday morning Sep. 11, 2024. The fire, which burned through the mountain community Tuesday night, has burned 47,904 acres as of 10 a.m. this morning. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
A San Bernardino County firefighter waters down a shed as his crew provides structure protection behind a home on Highway 2 as the Bridge fire continues to burn in the mountain community of Wrightwood on Wednesday morning Sep. 11, 2024. The fire, which burned through the mountain community Tuesday night, has burned 47,904 acres as of 10 a.m. this morning. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG) San Bernardino County firefighters provide structure protection behind a home on Highway 2 as the Bridge fire continues to burn in the mountain community of Wrightwood on Wednesday morning Sep. 11, 2024. The fire, which burned through the mountain community Tuesday night, has burned 47,904 acres as of 10 a.m. this morning. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
The Bridge fire, a wildfire in San Bernardino County, has grown rapidly since its ignition on September 10, 2024. It has now spread to over 1,000 acres and is still burning. The fire is actively being fought by multiple agencies, including the San Bernardino County Fire Department, Cal Fire, and other local fire departments.
The fire is now considered to be 80% contained. The Bridge fire, which started on Tuesday, has caused significant damage to homes and businesses in Wrightwood. The fire has also impacted the Mountain High Ski Resort, forcing the closure of the resort for the remainder of the season.
The Bridge fire, which broke out in the early hours of Wednesday morning, burned over 2,000 acres. It is the largest wildfire in the region’s history. The Bridge fire, which started in the Angeles National Forest, quickly spread to nearby homes, forcing residents to evacuate.
Firefighters provide structure protection behind a home off of Highway 2 just west of Wrightwood as the Bridge fire continues to burn in the mountain community on Wednesday morning Sep. 11, 2024. The fire, which burned through the mountain community Tuesday night, has burned 47,904 acres as of 10 a.m. this morning. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG) Firefighters provide structure protection behind a home off of Highway 2 just west of Wrightwood as the Bridge fire continues to burn in the mountain community on Wednesday morning Sep. 11, 2024. The fire, which burned through the mountain community Tuesday night, has burned 47,904 acres as of 10 a.m. this morning. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Firefighters provide structure protection behind a home off of Highway 2 just west of Wrightwood as the Bridge fire continues to burn in the mountain community on Wednesday morning Sep. 11, 2024. The fire, which burned through the mountain community Tuesday night, has burned 47,904 acres as of 10 a.m. this morning. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG) Firefighters provide structure protection behind a home off of Highway 2 just west of Wrightwood as the Bridge fire continues to burn in the mountain community on Wednesday morning Sep. 11, 2024. The fire, which burned through the mountain community Tuesday night, has burned 47,904 acres as of 10 a.m. this morning. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Firefighters provide structure protection behind a home off of Highway 2 just west of Wrightwood as the Bridge fire continues to burn in the mountain community on Wednesday morning Sep. 11, 2024. The fire, which burned through the mountain community Tuesday night, has burned 47,904 acres as of 10 a.m. this morning. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG) Firefighters provide structure protection behind a home off of Highway 2 just west of Wrightwood as the Bridge fire continues to burn in the mountain community on Wednesday morning Sep. 11, 2024. The fire, which burned through the mountain community Tuesday night, has burned 47,904 acres as of 10 a.m. this morning. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
The Bridge fire, which started on August 28, 2024, has burned over 1,000 acres and is currently considered to be 10% contained. The Bridge fire, a wildfire that ignited in the San Bernardino National Forest, has been a significant challenge for firefighters battling the blaze. The fire has been fueled by dry conditions and strong winds, creating a dangerous and unpredictable situation.
A burned home is seen from the street on Cardinal Road following the Bridge fire in Wrightwood on Wednesday morning Sep. 11, 2024. The fire, which burned through the mountain community Tuesday night, has burned 47,904 acres as of 10 a.m. this morning. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG) A burned jeep is seen in the backyard of a home on Cardinal Road following the Bridge fire in Wrightwood on Wednesday morning Sep. 11, 2024. The fire, which burned through the mountain community Tuesday night, has burned 47,904 acres as of 10 a.m. this morning. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
The fire is now considered to be 80% contained. The Bridge fire, which started on Tuesday, has caused significant damage to homes and businesses in Wrightwood, a mountain community located in San Bernardino County, California. The fire has also impacted the surrounding areas, including the Mountain High Ski Resort and other nearby communities.
A burned jeep is seen in the backyard of a home on Cardinal Road following the Bridge fire in Wrightwood on Wednesday morning Sep. 11, 2024. The fire, which burned through the mountain community Tuesday night, has burned 47,904 acres as of 10 a.m. this morning. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG) Firefighters provide structure protection behind a home off of Highway 2 just west of Wrightwood as the Bridge fire continues to burn in the mountain community on Wednesday morning Sep. 11, 2024. The fire, which burned through the mountain community Tuesday night, has burned 47,904 acres as of 10 a.m. this morning. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
The Bridge Fire, ignited by a downed power line, has been burning for four days, causing a significant threat to homes in the community of Mount Baldy, Angeles National Forest, and surrounding areas. The fire has grown rapidly, fueled by strong winds and dry vegetation, spreading to multiple structures and threatening thousands of homes. The fire has forced residents to evacuate and is now considered a major wildfire.
The Bridge Fire, a wildfire burning in Angeles National Forest, has been a significant event in recent weeks. The fire, which started on August 28, 2024, has already burned over 1,000 acres and is still actively spreading. The fire has caused significant damage to the environment, including the destruction of homes and structures.
2024, as the Bridge Fire continues to burn. (Photo by Raphael Richardson, Contributing Photographer)
The Bridge Fire, a wildfire burning in the Angeles National Forest, has been raging for five days, prompting evacuations and causing significant damage. The fire, which began on September 6, 2024, has already consumed over 1,000 acres and is still actively spreading.
Wednesday. The fire is currently 10% contained. The Bridge fire, a wildfire burning in the mountains of San Bernardino County, California, has been a significant event, causing widespread damage and posing a threat to the community. The fire, which began on Tuesday, has already burned through 49,007 acres and is currently 10% contained.
A devastating fire swept through Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, destroying approximately 20 homes. The fire, which started in a vacant lot, has caused no fatalities or serious injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
This is a significant problem because it means that the fire is spreading rapidly and uncontrollably. The fire is spreading rapidly and uncontrollably because of the dry conditions and strong winds. The three people who weren’t injured were able to escape the fire, but they were unable to access the roads in the fire area.
The fire, which started on Monday, has now burned over 1,000 acres. The fire is currently considered to be 10% contained. The fire is burning in a remote area, making it difficult to access and control. The fire is fueled by dry vegetation and strong winds, creating a challenging environment for firefighters. The fire is being managed by the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the U.S.
Limbaga stayed with friends in nearby Phelan overnight and then on Wednesday morning went back to Wrightwood where he was able to save his cat. “We got pretty lucky,” Limbaga said. But, he added, “I don’t think we’re out of the woods.” Limbaga said he knows someone whose house burned down. “I think the biggest thing was just that there wasn’t that much notice,” Limbaga said. “For the fire to be so small, under 10,000 acres, and then reach over 40,000 acres, in an hour’s time frame it’s just baffling.” The Bridge Fire started Sunday afternoon in the East Fork area of the Angeles National Forest. The cause remains under investigation.
The Bridge Fire, which started on August 1, 2023, has burned over 1,000 acres and is currently 10% contained. The fire is burning in the Santa Monica Mountains, a popular tourist destination and a significant ecological area. The fire has been fueled by dry conditions and strong winds, creating a dangerous situation for firefighters battling the blaze.
As of Wednesday, an evacuation warning remained for San Antonio Heights and Upland from the foothills south to 23rd Street, Phelan from Highway 138 east to Baldy Mesa Road and Phelan Road south to Sayle Road as well as parts of La Verne, Claremont and San Dimas. San Gabriel Canyon and East Fork of the San Gabriel River remained off limits to the public. The street closures included Highway 138 from Lone Pine Canyon Road to Beekley Road, Angeles Crest Highway (Highway 2) from Highway 138 to west of Big Pines, Highway 39, East Fork Road, Glendora Ridge Road, Glendora Mountain Road and Mt. Baldy Road at Shinn Road intersection.
The City of Fontana and San Bernardino County have established evacuation centers for residents who need to evacuate due to wildfires. These centers provide shelter, food, and other essential resources. **Detailed Text:**
The recent surge in wildfires across California has prompted the City of Fontana and San Bernardino County to take proactive measures to ensure the safety of their residents.
Luna and Sam Fisk, assistant sheriff with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, warned would-be looters to steer clear of evacuated neighborhoods. “And for anybody thinking about it — don’t,” Luna said. “We’re going to be there,” he added. “We’re going to catch you.”