Bridge Fire

Bridge Fire
The Bridge Fire seen from the air on September 9
Date(s)
  • September 8, 2024 (2024-09-08)
  • present
  • (64 days)
Location
Coordinates34°14′20″N 117°45′43″W / 34.239°N 117.762°W / 34.239; -117.762
Statistics
Perimeter99% contained
Burned area56,030 acres (22,675 ha; 88 sq mi; 227 km2)
Impacts
Deaths0
Non-fatal injuries8
Structures destroyed81 (17 damaged)
Ignition
CauseUnder investigation
Map
The Bridge Fire's mapped perimeter as of September 11, 2024
The Bridge Fire's mapped perimeter as of September 11, 2024
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The general location of the fire in Greater Los Angeles
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General location of the fire in California

The Bridge Fire was a destructive wildfire in the Angeles National Forest, that burned in Southern California's Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. The fire began on September 8. As of November 9, 2024, the fire burned 56,030 acres (22,670 hectares) and is 99 percent contained.[1] The cause of the fire is under investigation.[2] It is the third-largest wildfire of California's 2024 fire season[3] The fire threatened the area of Jackson Lake, with mandatory evacuation orders in place. As of November 9, the fire has affected at least 100 structures total.[4]

  1. ^ "Bridge Fire | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
  2. ^ Gomez, Julia. "Bridge Fire destroys 54 structures, injures 3 firefighters: See wildfire map". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
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