What is the name and location of the wildfire?

As of September 12, 2024, the largest wildfire in Southern California is the Bridge Fire (1)(2). The Bridge Fire is burning in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties.

The active uncontained fire is charring wilderness areas in the San Gabriel Mountains, Angeles National Forest, and the community of Wrightwood.

Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?

The fire is directly threatening several communities:

• Mt. Baldy Village
• Pinon Hills
• Wrightwood

At least 20 homes had been destroyed in Wrightwood and Mt. Baldy Village

Other areas under threat include the East Fork near Camp Williams Resort and portions of Riverside and Orange counties, as well as surrounding communities in San Bernardino County.

Wildfire smoke from the Bridge Fire, Line Fire, and Airport Fire is creating poor air quality across many cities in Southern California. Cities with poor air quality include:

• Apple Valley
• Claremont
• Hesperia
• Victorville

What is the current containment status of the wildfire?

As of September 12, 2024, the Bridge Fire is at 0% containment, with over 50,000 acres burned since Sunday. Firefighting efforts continue, but the fire remains uncontained due to challenging terrain and dry conditions.

Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?

Evacuation orders have been issued for several communities, including:

• East Fork
• Lone Pine Canyon
• Pinon Hills
• Wrightwood

Evacuation centers have been established at the Pomona Fairplex, Jessie Turner Health and Fitness Community Center in Fontana, and the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds (3). Governor Gavin Newsom has also declared a state of emergency for the area.

How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?

Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.

• Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts
• Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
• Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
• Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
• Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.