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Angeles National Forest, Calif. (KABC) — The Bridge Fire in the Angeles National Forest continued to explode rapidly Tuesday, charring more than 34,000 acres since it broke out Sunday, officials said.
The wildfire was reported around 2:40 p.m. Sunday in the area near East Fork Road in San Gabriel Canyon. During a news conference Tuesday afternoon, authorities said the blaze spread north and east.
“Our biggest concern, obviously, is the community of the town of Mount Baldy, the Foothill communities from Claremont to Azusa, and the residents who live on the East Fork,” said John Miller of the U.S. Forest Service.
As the fire burns out of control, several evacuation orders have been issued and several roads have been closed.
Evacuation orders:
– Areas south of Angeles Crest Highway near Big Pines and Wrightwood.
– Mt. Baldy Village north of San Antonio Dam to Mt. Baldy Resort.
– The East Fork communities of Camp Williams Resort (including cafe, mobile home park and campground) and the adjacent River Community.
Evacuation Warnings
– San Antonio Heights and Upland from the foothills south to the 210 have been placed under evacuation warning.
– Areas north of Angeles Crest Highway near Largo Vista.
– Areas of the Angeles National Forest east of San Gabriel Reservoir and Morris Reservoir.
Road closures:
– San Gabriel Canyon and the East Fork of the San Gabriel River remain closed to all forest visitors.
– Highway 39
– East Fork Road
– Glendora Ridge Road
– Glendora Mountain Road
– Mt. Baldy Road at the intersection of Shinn Road
Evacuation Centers:
– Hacienda Heights Community Center (subject to change) 1234 Valencia Avenue, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745, call 1-800-733-2767
– Jessie Turner Health and Fitness Community Center (subject to change) 15556 Summit Ave, Fontana, CA 92336, call (909) 854-5100
– Pomona Fairplex: 601 W McKinley Avenue Pomona, CA 91768. Enter through Door 3, corner of McKinley and White. Shelter opens at 9:00PM on September 10th.
Animal Evacuation Centers:
– Palmdale Animal Care Center (Small Animals Only): 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550
– Lancaster Animal Care Center (small animals only): 5210 W Ave I, Lancaster, CA 93536
– Antelope Valley Fairgrounds (large animals only): 2551 W Avenue H, Lancaster, CA 93536
To accommodate large animals at the fairgrounds, please call 562-706-8581 prior to your arrival.
– 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino, CA 92407 call: (909) 386-9820, or after hours: (800) 472-5609
Air quality in the San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire due to the fire and the nearby Line Fire was rated as “unhealthy.” Residents were asked to stay indoors or wear a mask when outdoors.
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