Bridge Fire 9% contained; quiet in Mt. Baldy area
After five straight days working the Bridge Fire in the Mt. Baldy area, San Bernardino County firefighters take a moment to relax at Baldy Village Saturday. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
The air still smells of smoke around Mt. Baldy Village, but the air was clear and weather cooler over the weekend. Fire crews remain perched along Baldy Road, while helicopters could be heard overhead. It’s also clear Bridge Fire conditions to the east — Baldy area — are far better than the west, including Wrightwood. Cleanup continues locally in the village, including replacing damaged power lines. Baldy Road remains closed to the public with a checkpoint at Shinn Road.
As of Sunday afternoon, over 54,567 acres have burned with 9% contained. The Baldy area remains in an evacuation warning. The Courier will continue to publish updates as news develops.
Twelve homes in Bear Canyon near Baldy Village were destroyed by the fast moving Bridge Fire. The blaze was so hot, some homes were barely recognizable. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
The Bridge Fire moved quickly east through the San Gabriel Mountains coloring the area black and ash white. In the upper right, Baldy Village can been seen from the green landscape. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Huge construction cranes were used to lift power poles to replace others damaged in Baldy Village during the Bridge Fire on Saturday. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Steep mountain slopes surrounding Glendora Ridge Road, lower right, helped the Bridge Fire move quickly to the east towards Mt. Baldy Village. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
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