On September 11, 2024, the Bridge Fire began exhibiting extreme behavior as it spread north and northeast, towards the communities of Wrightwood and Pinon Hills in California. The fire has currently burned over 49,000 acres and is 0% contained. Evacuation orders are in place for many residents of Los Angeles and San Bernardino County. A list of zones experiencing these evacuation orders can be found here.
According to NBC, over 30 homes have already been lost to the destruction, as well as other structures. Many structures are currently threatened by the inferno as emergency responders struggle to keep the blaze at bay. There are currently no reported injuries or deaths. Anybody residing in the area should take the necessary steps to keep themselves safe.
Sources:
(2024, September 11). Single Publication. InciWeb. https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/caanf-bridge-fire/sept-10-bridge-fire-evening-update-09-11-2024
(2024, September 8). Bridge Fire: Incident Update on 09/11/2024 at 8:17 AM. CAL FIRE. https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2024/9/8/bridge-fire/updates/7a2e741c-6d37-4f3e-a2be-b6f9ff49bd35
Lenthang, M. (2024, September 11). California wildfires: Bridge Fire explodes in size, man arrested in connection with Line Fire. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/california-wildfires-bridge-fire-explodes-size-man-arrested-connection-rcna170574
News, A. (2024, September 11). 3 massive Los Angeles-area wildfires have scorched more than 100,000 acres in a week. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/US/california-line-fire-updates-wildfire-suspect-arrested-65600/story?id=113578920
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