The Bridge Fire continues to burn over 50,000 acres in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 5 a.m. on Sept. 12, 2024.
The Bridge Fire continues to burn over 50,000 acres Thursday morning, making it the largest active fire in California.
It is currently burning 51,580 with 0% containment, according to Cal Fire.
The fire was first reported on Sept. 8 at around 2 p.m. in the Angeles National Forest. It quickly grew and spread from Los Angeles County to San Bernardino County.
Firefighters say about 40 homes and cabins have burned due to the fire.
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On Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for several areas due to the Bridge Fire, Line Fire and Airport Fire.
A state of emergency was declared in LA, San Bernardino, Orange, and Riverside counties.
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“We’re deploying all available resources,” Newsom said on Wednesday. “Grateful for our heroic firefighters and first responders working around the clock.”
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
For a full list of evacuation orders, warnings, road closures and shelter information visit the Cal Fire website.
