Evacuation Order Issued for Wrightwood Community
Wrightwood, Calif. (VVNG.com) – The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has issued an evacuation order for the Wrightwood community as of Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 4:44 p.m.
According to recent reports, the fire has jumped Angeles Crest Hwy (Hwy 2) in the area of Inspiration Point per radio traffic.
An evacuation order, signifying an immediate threat to life, necessitates that residents leave the area without delay.
The orders were communicated to local residents via text and voice messages, and a post was made on the Sheriff’s Department’s X account at 4:57 p.m. The post stated:
“Effective immediately, an evacuation order is now in effect for the following area: The community of Wrightwood is now under: EVACUATION ORDER. Make sure to gather your pets, important documents, medications, and any essential belongings before you leave. Your safety is the priority! Don’t delay in evacuating.”
The evacuation is in response to the Bridge Fire, which began near East Fork Road and Glendora Mountain Road, east of Camp Williams. The fire has affected both Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Currently, the fire has burned 4,177 acres and remains at 0% containment.
Areas under the evacuation order include:
- East Fork communities of Camp Williams Resort (café, mobile home park, campground) and River Community (near the resort).
- Mt. Baldy Road, encompassing all residents north of the San Antonio Dam up to the Mt. Baldy Resort (BLD01).
- Wrightwood (WWD01, WWD02, WWD03).
Residents in these areas are urged to evacuate immediately to ensure their safety.
UPDATE: The area of Lone Pine Canyon from the community of Wrightwood to Hwy 138/Lone Pine Canyon Rd south to the forest is now under evacuation order, per the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
UPDATE: The fire is now close to getting into Wrightwood proper & structures are threatened in the area of Cardinal Rd + Flume Canyon Dr, there are also spot fires well ahead of the main fire in that area per radio traffic. The area of Table Mountain is also being impacted per radio traffic.
UPDATE – Caltrans District 8 officials said State Route 2 will be fully closed due to the Bridge Fire. The route will be fully closed from SR-138 to west of Big Pines (beyond Mountain High).
