The Bridge Fire, currently considered the largest active wildfire in Southern California, continues to burn in LA and San Bernardino Counties. Annette Arreola reports for Today in LA on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
Residents of Wrightwood were informed that their water was safe to drink after a Do Not Drink advisory was issued Saturday by the Golden State Water Company.
"The Wrightwood water system, working with the State Water Resources Control Board, has determined through comprehensive testing that Wrightwood’s water is safe to drink. Customers no longer need to consume bottled water. However, customers should flush their taps only after the evacuation order is lifted," wrote the Golden State Water Company.
The company issued the advisory due to concerns that the water system in Wrightwood was impacted by the ongoing Bridge Fire. It was believed that on Saturday morning the water system experienced a loss of pressure in some areas of Wrightwood, making way for harmful contaminants.
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With the loss of pressure, dangerous contaminants like benzene and other volatile organic chemicals could make their way into the water.
Reports circulating about customers being unable to use water for bathing were also disproven by the Golden State Water Company.
"It has come to our attention that there are reports circulating about customers being unable to use water for bathing. We want to clarify that these reports are inaccurate," wrote the Golden State Water Company.
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The Bridge Fire, which is currently Southern California’s largest active wildfire, has consumed more than 52,000 acres in Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties as of Saturday. At least 19 structures in its path were destroyed and firefighters remain battling it.
