Bridge Fire consumes nearly 50,000 acres in California; containment at 0%
The fire may encounter areas with “little to no fire history,” which could facilitate further growth.
The Bridge Fire in Los Angeles and San Bernardino County, California, has scorched almost 50,000 acres and remains 0% contained, according to authorities.
The blaze ignited on Sunday at 2:12 p.m., as per InciWeb. By Tuesday, it exhibited “extreme fire behavior” and expanded by over 13,000 acres, moving north and northeast toward the towns of Wrightwood and Pinon Hills.
As of Wednesday evening, the fire has charred more than 49,008 acres.
It currently poses a threat to 1,068 structures as reported at 6:50 p.m. local time Wednesday, according to Cal Fire. Several buildings and structures have already been affected, and damage to electrical infrastructure has been observed.
The fire has the potential to continue its expansion as it approaches regions with “receptive fuels with little to no fire history,” as stated by Cal Fire.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, according to InciWeb.
Evacuation orders
Residents in areas under evacuation orders must evacuate to ensure their safety.
The following areas have been ordered to evacuate according to InciWeb:
- Pinon Hills from Wrightwood north to Highway 18
- Beekley Road west to Los Angeles County
- Lone Pine Canyon from the community of Wrightwood to Hwy 138/Lone Pine Canyon Road south to the forest
- The complete community of Wrightwood
- East Fork communities of Camp Williams Resort (café, mobile home park, and campground) and the area of River Community near the resort
- All residents on Mt. Baldy Road north of the San Antonio Dam up to Mt. Baldy Resort
The following areas are under evacuation warnings:
Conditions may deteriorate in the areas with evacuation warnings. Residents in these locations may need to evacuate if circumstances change, according to InciWeb:
- San Antonio Heights and Upland from the foothills south to the I-210
- Pinon Hills from Wrightwood north to Hwy. 138 and Lebec Road west to Los Angeles County
Governor approves Fire Management Assistance Grant
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that the state has obtained a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as stated in a release on the governor’s website.
The grant will “help guarantee the availability of essential resources to Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties to combat the Bridge Fire.”
“California is facing several rapidly spreading wildfires in difficult terrains in Southern California,” Newsom remarked in a statement. “I am grateful for the support being provided by the Biden-Harris Administration to the firefighting teams working tirelessly to manage these challenging fires and protect the lives and properties of Californians.”
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