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Bridge Fire Morning Update: September 9, 2024

Bridge Fire Quick Facts: 

• Acres: 1,255
• Crews: 7
• Containment: 0%
• Engines: 21
• Start Date: September 8, 2024 | 2:40 p.m.
• Dozers: 2
• Cause: Under investigation
• Helicopters: 4
• Total Resources: 250
• Fixed-wing Aircraft: 4
• Fire Information Center: (626) 662-0120 | Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Current Situation: On Sunday, Sept. 8, at 2:40 p.m., Angeles National Forest firefighters responded to a reported wildfire in the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument in the East Fork area by Cattle Canyon Bridge along Camp Bonita Road. The fire is currently an estimated 1,255 acres with 0% containment. Crews continue to aggressively attack the fire with air and ground resources. 

Overnight, the fire behavior was extremely active, moving south to Glendora Mountain Road. The fire is being held on the west end at Shoemaker Road. Today firefighters will continue to focus heavily on structural protection of the communities in the East Fork and preventing further fire spread to the south. Multiple agencies, including the Los Angeles County Fire Department, California Highway Patrol, and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, are assisting in fighting this wildfire.

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

Closures:

• San Gabriel Canyon and the East Fork of the San Gabriel River remains closed to all forest visitors. 
• Highway 39
• East Fork Road
• Glendora Ridge Road
• Glendora Mountain Road

Weather and Fire Behavior: The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning until 8:00 p.m. Hot and dry gusty conditions are expected to influence active fire behavior creating control challenges and a high-growth potential.

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: 
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/angeles/home/?cid=FSBDEV3_02772