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Bridge Fire Quick Facts: 

• Acres: 2,995
• Containment: 0%
• Start Date: September 8, 2024, at 2:40 p.m.
• Cause: Under investigation
• Total Resources: 250
• Crews: 6
• Engines: 22
• Dozers: 2
• Helicopters: 4
• Fixed-wing Aircraft: 4
• Fire Information Center: (626) 662-0120 | Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
   

Current Situation: Today the Angeles National Forest went into unified command with neighboring agencies, which include the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and San Bernardino County Fire Department.

Today, firefighters worked with aircraft while constructing fireline by hand and through the use of bulldozers around the fire’s perimeter. This afternoon, the fire activity increased and burned in an easterly direction, creating large smoke columns visible throughout the San Gabriel Valley. The Dalton Hotshots and Texas Canyon Hotshots, with support from helicopters and air tankers, were successful in slowing the fire’s southern progress. The west side of the fire had minimal activity and was held on Shoemaker Road.

Tonight, firefighters will continue constructing fireline by hand and dozer line construction around the fire’s perimeter with support from the Quick Reaction Force night-flying helicopters.

To stay up-to-date with current wildfire information, follow the Angeles National Forest:  

• InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/caanf-bridge-fire 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelesnationalforest 
• X (formally known as Twitter): https://x.com/Angeles_NF 
• Website: fs.usda.gov/angeles

Evacuations: 

• East Fork communities of Camp Williams Resort (café, mobile home park, campground) and River Community (near the resort).                      
  Evacuation Center (American Red Cross)
  For more information, call 1-800-733-2767 | Hours: 24-hours
  Location: Hacienda Heights Community Center, 1234 Valencia Ave., Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
• Mt. Baldy Road, an evacuation order is in effect for all residents north of the San Antonio Dam up to the Mt. Baldy Resort. Please use Mt. Baldy Road to depart the area. 
• Evacuation Center: Jessie Turner Health and Fitness Community Center
  909 854-5100 | Hours: 24-hours
  Location: 15556 Summit Ave, Fontana, CA 92336
   

Closures:

• San Gabriel Canyon and the East Fork of the San Gabriel River remain closed to all forest visitors. 
• Highway 39
• East Fork Road
• Glendora Ridge Road
• Glendora Mountain Road
• Mt. Baldy Road at Shinn Road intersection 

Weather and Fire Behavior: The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning until afternoon Wednesday due to hot, dry, and unstable conditions. Gusty onshore winds started today. Low humidity is expected on Tuesday into early Wednesday over the San Gabriel Mountains. 

Fire Restrictions:

The current fire danger level on Angeles National Forest is HIGH. "Know Before You Go" – always check fire restrictions before each and every visit, as restrictions can change at any time with little to no notice: