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The Bridge Fire is an active wildfire in the Angeles National Forest, in Southern California's Los Angeles County. The fire began on September 8. As of September 10, 2024[update], the fire had burned 34,240 acres (13,860 hectares) and is zero percent contained. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
| Bridge Fire | |
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 The Bridge Fire seen from the air on September 9 | |
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| Location |
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| Coordinates | 34°14′20″N 117°45′43″W / 34.239°N 117.762°W |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 34,240 acres (13,856 ha; 54 sq mi; 139 km2) |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Under investigation |
| Map | |
  The general location of the fire in Southern California | |
Progression
editThe California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) records the Bridge Fire as having started at 2:12 p.m. on September 8, 2024.[1] It originated near East Fork Road and Glendora Mountain Road in San Gabriel Canyon, and grew to 800 acres (320 ha) by early Sunday evening.[2] As of September 10, 2024[update], the fire has burned 34,240 acres (13,860 ha) and is zero percent contained.[1]
Effects
editThe fire has prompted evacuation orders for the communities of Camp Williams, River Community, Wrightwood, and Baldy Village.[2][3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Bridge Fire". www.fire.ca.gov. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^ a b Fioresi, Dean (September 10, 2024). "Bridge Fire in California's Angeles National Forest grows to 3,000 acres, evacuations and road closures in place". CBS News. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^ Gonzalez, Ruby (September 10, 2024). "Evacuation ordered in Wrightwood as Bridge fire continues to burn in the Angeles National Forest". The Orange County Register. Retrieved September 10, 2024.