LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. — Thousands are under evacuation Thursday as the Bridge Fire continues to explode in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties.
Cal Fire said the wildfire has burned about 51,167 acres Thursday and is 0% contained. The fire has grown tenfold in a day. It has forced about 10,000 people to evacuate and burned at least 33 homes and six cabins.
The explosive wildfire raced toward the Southern California mountain community of Wrightwood and authorities encouraged residents to leave their belongings behind and leave.
The fire started Sunday, around 2:15 p.m. near Camp Bonita Road and east of Camp Williams, according to Cal Fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
California is only now heading into the teeth of the wildfire season but already has seen nearly three times as much acreage burn than during all of 2023.
Links to Follow:
Evacuation Map
Find information on evacuation shelters and road closures HERE. Evacuation maps are below.
An evacuation map for Los Angeles County is available below.
An evacuation map for San Bernardino County is available below.
Fire Map
This map from the National Interagency Fire Center shows fire activity (this may take a few seconds to load):
Wildfire Preps
If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.
The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, and supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for lvocal warning system notifications and knowing your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.
Some counties use Nixle alerts to update residents on severe weather, wildfires, and other news. To sign up, visit www.nixle.com or text your zip code to 888777 to start receiving alerts.
PG&E customers can also subscribe to alerts via text, email, or phone call. If you're a PG&E customer, visit the Profile & Alerts section of your account to register.
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