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

Bridge Fire reaches 11% containment

The latest numbers indicate the Bridge Fire, burning in LA and San Bernardino counties, is now 11% contained. It has torched over 54,000 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 54 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.

As of the morning of Monday, Sept. 16, the fire had torched over 54,690 acres with 11% 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.

A total of 12,168 threatened and 1,125 residents are affected by the evacuations, and damage to a power infrastructure was 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

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

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:

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.
The West Cajon area from Highway 138 south of Lytle Creek and Oil Well Road east to Stone Basin.

Zones: SAH01, PHL02, 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