Bridge Fire burning in LA, San Bernardino counties tops 54,000 acres

Bridge Fire containment grows

The fire burning in the San Gabriel Mountains has scorched more than 55,000 acres.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - Hundreds of California firefighters continue to battle a massive wildfire burning in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties that broke out in San Gabriel Canyon on the weekend of Sept. 8.

Authorities said 66 structures have been destroyed and another 13 have been damaged in the fire's path. The fire, called the "Bridge Fire," is now considered the largest active wildfire in the state, and it was initially reported around 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 near East Fork and Glendora Mountain roads.

At last check, the fire had torched 54,795 acres with 25% containment. Fire crews were working in more favorable conditions in recent days with cooler temperatures and more moisture in the air.

During a press conference Wednesday, LA County Fire Chief Anthony Morrone said about 20 homes in the Mount Baldy area and 13 in the Wrightwood area were destroyed, as well as six cabins in the wilderness areas also affected by the fire.

Cooler weather helping Bridge Fire containment

The Bridge Fire remains the largest active fire in California.

Four injuries have been reported.

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Lindsey Horvath has signed a proclamation declaring a local emergency in response to the Bridge Fire in an effort to "expedite all necessary resources" to fight the fire.

Evacuation Orders

Officials have issued evacuation orders in the following areas:

Los Angeles County

Zones: LAC-E107-C, 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-C

San Bernardino County:

Mt. Baldy Road: All residents north of the San Antonio Dam up to the Mt. Baldy Resort.
Wrightwood: Full evacuation.
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.

Zones: BLD, WWD, PIN

Exclusions:

The forest area from Telegraph Peak east to Cucamonga Canyon and the forestry area above Shinn Road, extending north to Lone Pine Canyon Rd.
The southern community of Pinon Hills, from Desert Front Road north to Highway 138 and from State Highway 2 west to Los Angeles County.
The area of Lytle Creek, from the shooting range west to the forest, Upper North Fork Road (3N06), and Middle Fork Road.
Areas north of West 26th Street to Shinn Road and from the LA County line east to Cucamonga Canyon.

Zones: North SAH, LONE PINE S, PIN02, PIN00

An interactive map of the evacuation orders and warnings related to the Bridge Fire can be found by tapping or clicking here.

Evacuation Warnings

Evacuation warnings have been issued in the following areas:

Los Angeles County:

Zones: LAC-E100-A, LAC-E102-A, LAC-E105-A, LAC-E105-B, LAC-E106-A, LAC-E107-A, LAC-E125-B, LAC-E126-D, LAC-E126-E, LAC-E142-B, LAC-E169, LAC-E170-A, LAC-E170-B, LAC-E172-B, LAC-E172-D

San Bernardino County:

The forest area from Telegraph Peak east to Cucamonga Canyon and the forestry area above Shinn Road, extending north to Lone Pine Canyon Rd (LONE PINE S).
The southern community of Pinon Hills, from Desert Front Road north to Highway 138 and from State Highway 2 west to Los Angeles County (PIN02).
Areas north of West 26th Street to Shinn Road and from the LA County line east to Cucamonga Canyon (NORTH SAH).
The community of Pinon Hills, from Wrightwood north to Highway 18 and Beekley Road west to Los Angeles County (PIN00).

More on evacuations from the Bridge Fire.

Evacuation Shelters

See a list of evacuation shelters below.

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

Fountain of Living Waters Church
10120 Johnson Rd, Phelan, CA 92371