WRIGHTWOOD, CA, (Pain In The Pass) >> Firefighters made significant progress overnight and the day on the two massive fires. The Bridge Fire that exploded towards Mt. Baldy and Wrightwood area on Tuesday. The Line Fire burning toward Running Springs and Big Bear area. (Photo above is credit by Danelle Frost)
Light winds, cooler and more humid nighttime weather and more equipment arriving for firefighters helped them make their most significant progress battling the three massive wildfires in Southern California. The third one is the Airport Fire in Orange County.
Containment for Bridge Fire is still at zero percent that destroyed nearly 13 structures in Wrightwood and 20 structures in Mt. Badly. The Line Fire has some structures burned in Running Springs area. The full extent of the damage was not immediately known as firefighters battled multiple fires simultaneously.
With the cooler temps’ firefighters should be starting to established a fire breaks/lines aimed at protecting the evacuated homes and the surrounding area.
At least 100,000 people were under evacuation orders.
Fire officials braced for cooler, damp weather the rest of the four days. While winds will generally be light and blowing towards the east to northeast directions, and a chance of light rain on Monday couldn’t hurt firefighters’ efforts.
Incident Commander, said all the blazes has been difficult to tame because of the terrain and dry conditions and because some areas hadn’t burned in over 40 decades.
A male was arrested and charged with arson of the Line Fire and the cause of the massive Bridge Fire remains unknown.
All residents whose homes are threatened remained under Evacuation Orders or Evacuation Warning remain in place at this time.
Eastbound / Westbound Highway 138 Full Closure From LA/SB County Line to Lone Pine Canyon Rd
Due to Bridge Fire No estimated time for reopening of closure.
Hwy 330 and Hwy 38 is closed and Hwy 18 closed from From Kuffel Canyon Rd to Hwy 38/N Shore Dr. Due to Line Fire No estimated time for reopening of closure.
San Bernardino County Sheriff is aware of rumors suggesting that escorts are being provided into evacuated areas affected by the Line Fire. This is false. Escorts cannot be provided. Your safety is our top priority.
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