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SAN GABRIEL CANYON (CNS) – The Bridge Fire in the San Gabriel Canyon has grown to over 46,000 acres in two counties Wednesday with 0% containment.
The wildfire was reported around 3 p.m. Sunday near the area of East Fork and Glendora Mountain roads, according to officials with the Angeles National Forest. At the initial time of report, the fire was burning 75 acres, but grew to 820 acres by 7 a.m. Monday.
The fire grew from 4,100 acres Tuesday to 46,727 acres and spread from Los Angeles County into San Bernardino County Wednesday morning.
By Tuesday morning, it had scorched 3,786 acres, growing to 4,178 acres by the afternoon, with no containment.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department issued a mandatory evacuation order for the East Fork communities of Camp Williams and River Community on Sunday evening. On Monday, an evacuation order was issued for all residents north of San Antonio Dam up to the Mount Baldy Resort.
Several homes were destroyed in the Wrightwood area, NBC 4 reported, and the intense flames burned ski lifts at the Mountain High Ski Resort.
Evacuation orders were also in place for the following communities:
- Pinon Hills from Wrightwood north to Highway 18 and Beekley Road west to L.A. County
- Lone Pine Canyon from the community of Wrightwood to Highway 138/Lone Pine Canyon Road south to the forest
- Entire community of Wrightwood
- East Fork communities of Camp Williams Resort (café, mobile home park, campground) and River Community (near the resort)
Evacuation warnings were issued Tuesday night for northern Claremont as a precaution, San Antonio Heights and Upland from the foothills south to the I-210, and Pinon Hills from Wrightwood north to Highway 138 and Lebec Road west to L.A. County. The southeast portion of the Bridge Fire continues to burn in northern Claremont, the city of Claremont announced. If you live in this area, check your status HERE.
Road Closures:
- Highway 39
- East Fork Road
- Glendora Mountain Road
- Glendora Ridge Road
- Mount Baldy Road at Shinn Road
- San Gabriel Canyon and East Fork San Gabriel River
- SR-138 closed from Lone Pine to Beekley Road
- SR-2 closed from Big Pine to SR-138
An evacuation center was established at the Jesse Turner Center, 15556 Summit Ave., in Fontana, and the Hacienda Heights Community Center, 1234 Valencia Ave.
Other evacuation centers are at:
- San Bernardino County Fairgrounds: 14800 Seventh St., Victorville
- Pomona Fairplex: 601 W McKinley Ave., Pomona (Enter Gate 3, corner of McKinley and White)
Animal evacuation centers are at:
- Devore Animal Shelter (pets/livestock): 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino. Call 909-386-9820, or after hours: 800-472-5609.
- Palmdale Animal Care Center (small animals): 38550 Sierra Highway, Palmdale.
- Lancaster Animal Care Center (small animals): 5210 W. Ave. I, Lancaster.
- Antelope Valley Fairgrounds (large animals): 2551 W. Ave. H, Lancaster. Call 562-706-8581 prior to arrival.
“The safety of our community members is our number one priority, and we will continue to assist residents in any way that we can. We encourage all residents in the affected areas who have been given an order to evacuate to please listen to the orders. If we’re asking you to evacuate, there is no property worth risking your life for,” Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert G. Luna said.
High winds and low humidity are aiding the spread of the fire, Cal Fire said.
East Fork Road at Highway 39 was closed along with Glendora Mountain and Glendora Ridge roads. The California Highway Patrol also closed Highway 39 at the mouth of the canyon due to vehicle congestion. Mount Baldy Road was also closed at Shinn Road.
Forest visitors were being evacuated from the area, the Angeles National Forest announced on social media.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire was not immediately known.
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