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

3 massive fires continue to burn across SoCal

The Bridge Fire, Line Fire and Airport Fire have burned more than 100,000 acres in Southern California.

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.

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 54,878 acres with 99% containment. Fire crews have been working in more favorable conditions in recent days with cooler temperatures and more moisture in the air.

Authorities said the Bridge Fire has destroyed 81 structures and another 17 have been damaged in the fire's path.

Eight injuries have been reported.

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Lindsey Horvath 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.