Authorities say the San Gabriel Canyon Bridge Fire, which burned more than 1,000 acres and prompted evacuations, was “extremely active” overnight and remains at 0% containment.
It was first reported just after 2 p.m. Sunday as a brush fire at East Fork Road near Glendora Mountain Road. Within just a few hours, it rapidly spread from less than 100 acres to about 800, according to officials with Angeles National Forest.
Mandatory evacuation orders were given to the East Fork communities of Camp Williams and River Community just after 7 p.m. Sunday. The evacuation center was designated at the Hacienda Heights Community Center.
A map of the area impacted by the “Bridge Fire” released by Angeles National Forest on Sept. 8, 2024.
According to an update issued at 10:48 a.m. Monday, the fire expanded to cover an area of 1,255 acres overnight. The officials said the fire behavior was “extremely active” overnight and crews are working to attack it aggressively.
Containment remained at 0% as of the latest update.
The fire moved south overnight to Glendora Mountain Road. and is being held at Shoemaker Road.
Officials said the focus of firefighters on Monday is to protect the community of East Fork.
Closures include Highway 39, San Gabriel Canyon and East Fork.
No additional details were immediately made available. No injuries or damaged structures were reported.
Authorities say the San Gabriel Canyon Bridge Fire, which burned more than 1,000 acres and prompted evacuations, was “extremely active” overnight and remains at 0% containment. It was first reported just after 2 p.m. Sunday as a brush fire at East Fork Road near Glendora Mountain Road. Within just a few hours, it rapidly spread […]
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