Southern California wildfires: Maps, evacuations, shelters

At least four fires are burning within 100 miles of Los Angeles — here’s where they are and what you need to know, at a glance.

Bridge fire

The Bridge fire broke out Sunday afternoon in the Angeles National Forest northeast of Glendora in the East Fork of San Gabriel Canyon. By Wednesday, the fire had grown by thousands of acres and was burning out of control. Mandatory evacuations had multiplied, including in Wrightwood and Palmdale.

Officials have said they are most concerned about Mount Baldy Village and Wrightwood, but an evacuation warning was also issued for the foothill neighborhoods of Upland and San Antonio Heights.

Smoke from the Bridge fire dominates the landscape in the Angeles National Forest.

(Angeles National Forest)

A live camera feed from Mountain High Resort showed flames burning through a ski lift area.

Acreage: 51,167

Containment: 0%

Mandatory evacuations include:

• 30 residences in Wrightwood and Palmdale
• The communities of Piñon Hills, Crystalaire, Largo Vista and communities south of Highway 138, along Bob Gap Road
• East Fork communities of Camp Williams Resort, which includes a mobile home park and campground, and the adjacent river community.
• Homes along Mt. Baldy Road and all residents north of the San Antonio Dam up to Mt. Baldy.
• The area from Highway 138 south to Lone Pine Canyon.
• Highway 2 east to Lone Pine Canyon Road.
• Mt. Baldy Road, all residents north of the San Antonio Dam up to the Mt. Baldy Resort.

Shelters:

• Hacienda Heights Community Center, 1234 Valencia Ave., Hacienda Heights
• Jessie Turner Health and Fitness Community Center, 15556 Summit Ave. in Fontana
• For people and large and small animals: San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, 14800 7th St. in Victorville
• For small animals: Lancaster Animal Care Center, 5210 W Avenue I in Lancaster, and Palmdale Animal Care Center, 38550 Sierra Highway in Palmdale
• For small and large animals: Devore Animal Shelter, 19777 Shelter Way in San Bernardino. Devore can offer temporary shelter and care to residents who reside in the service area of the Big Bear Animal Shelter, which is closed due to the Line fire. Animals that were at the Big Bear shelter have been temporarily relocated to the Devore and Apple Valley Animal Shelters. Devore is open seven days a week; operating hours vary. The shelter can be reached at (909) 386-9820 and after hours at (800) 472-5609. Pets staying temporarily at this facility should have identification (collar and tags) and any necessary medications. When dropping off your pet, ensure they are in an appropriately sized pet carrier.
• For large animals: Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W Avenue H in Lancaster, and Devore Animal Shelter, 19777 Shelter Way in San Bernardino

Mental health guidance

• The San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Department’s community-based mobile crisis response teams, which provide services 24/7 in English and Spanish for people of any age experiencing a psychiatric emergency, can be reached by calling (800) 398-0018 or texting (909) 420-0560.

Airport fire

The Airport fire, caused by a spark from heavy equipment, exploded Monday in Trabuco Canyon and was racing up the Santa Ana Mountains on Tuesday. Eight firefighters and two civilians were injured and sent to hospitals for treatment Monday and Tuesday, according to fire officials.

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Sept. 10, 2024

Acreage: 23,140

Containment: 5%

Mandatory evacuations:

• Robinson Ranch
• Trabuco Highlands
• The Highlands apartment complex
• Blue Jay Campground
• Caspers Regional Park

Evacuation warnings:

• Silverado Canyon
• Modjeska Canyon

Shelters

• Bell Tower Regional Community Center, 22232 El Paseo in the Rancho Santa Margarita. The shelter, where a long-term care and reception center has been established, will remain open overnight.
• Temescal Valley High School, 28755 El Toro Road in Lake Elsinore.
• Santiago High School, 1395 E. Foothill Parkway in Corona.
• For small animals: The Orange County Animal Shelter, 1630 Victory Road in Tustin. Owners bringing their pets to this location are required to submit photo identification and veterinary or vaccination records, as well as providing any special food or medications.
• For large animals: Orange County Fair & Events Center, 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa. Access into the fairgrounds is through Gate 9 off Arlington Drive. For more information, call (714) 820-2830.
• For large animals: Los Alamitos Race Course, 4961 Katella Ave. in Cypress. Enter the Stable Gate. For more information, call (714) 820-2830.
• For large animals: Nohl Ranch Saddle Club, 6352 E. Nohl Ranch, Anaheim. Limited stalls are available in addition to paddocks and round pens. For more information on availability, call (714) 308-1093.
• For large animals: Murrieta Equestrian Center Center, 42670 Juniper St. in Murrieta.

Medical & Mental health guidance

• Any evacuees who need prescription medications and are unable to obtain them through their healthcare provider or pharmacy should call the Orange County Public Information Hotline at (714) 628-7085. The hotline staff will ask callers for their name and telephone number. County officials will screen and process requests and will respond to calls at the telephone number provided.
• Orange County residents in need of mental health support can contact the county Health Care Agency’s behavioral health information and referral line, which operates 24/7 at (855) 625-4657.

Assistance information

• CalFresh recipients may be eligible for replacement benefits for food lost during recent wildfires, and the deadline to report food loss has been extended to Sept. 23. CalFresh recipients who lost food during any of the summer fires (Airport, Eagle, Hawarden, Macy, Nixon, Post, Record or Tenaja) can report their losses by calling (877) 410-8827, visiting a Department of Public Social Services office, or submitting a report at BenefitsCal.com by Sept. 23.

Line fire

The Line fire started Thursday in San Bernardino County. Three firefighters were injured in the first couple of days of the fire. Firefighters were having to negotiate steep terrain with difficult access, particular in the Big Bear area, according to Cal Fire. There were 65,600 structures threatened by the blaze.

Acreage: 37,207

Containment: 18%

Mandatory evacuations:

• The area east of Orchard Road to Cloverhill Drive from Highland Avenue north to the foothills
• Running Springs and Arrowbear Lake
• Forrest Falls
• Mountain Home Village
• Angelus Oaks, Seven Oaks and all campgrounds and cabins in the area
• Areas north and east of Highland Avenue and Palm Avenue
• Green Valley Lake north from Highway 18 along Green Valley Lake Road
• Big Bear from the dam east to Wildrose Lane and the south shoreline south to Bluff Lake Basin

Shelters:

• San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, 14800 7th St. in Victorville
• Jessie Turner Health and Fitness Community Center, 15556 Summit Ave. in Fontana
• For small animals: Lancaster Animal Care Center, 5210 W Avenue I in Lancaster, and Palmdale Animal Care Center, 38550 Sierra Highway in Palmdale
• For small and large animals: Devore Animal Shelter, 19777 Shelter Way in San Bernardino. Devore can offer temporary shelter and care to residents who reside in the service area of the Big Bear Animal Shelter, which is closed due to the Line fire. Animals that were at the Big Bear shelter have been temporarily relocated to the Devore and Apple Valley Animal Shelters. Devore is open seven days a week; operating hours vary. The shelter can be reached at (909) 386-9820 and after hours at (800) 472-5609. Pets staying temporarily at this facility should have identification (collar and tags) and any necessary medications. When dropping off your pet, ensure they are in an appropriately sized pet carrier.
• For large animals: Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W Avenue H in Lancaster, and Devore Animal Shelter, 19777 Shelter Way in San Bernardino

Mental health guidance

• The San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Department’s community-based mobile crisis response teams, which provide services 24/7 in English and Spanish for people of any age experiencing a psychiatric emergency, can be reached by calling (800) 398-0018 or texting (909) 420-0560.

Other resources for fire victims

U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to residents affected by the wildfires in San Bernardino and Riverside counties

The 30-day offer applies to new storage and U-Box rentals and is based on availability. People seeking more information or needing to arrange storage should contact the U-Haul office with a participating location nearest them:

• For the U-Haul Co. of San Bernardino, participating locations are in Apple Valley, Barstow, Fontana, Ontario, Pomona, Redlands, Rialto, San Bernardino and Victorville. Contact the office at (909) 885-4378.
  
• For the U-Haul Co. of Riverside, participating locations are in Cathedral City, Corona, Hemet, Indio, Moreno Valley and Riverside. Contact the office at (951) 485-2005.

The Inland SoCal United Way Wildfire Fund is providing up to $500 to affected Riverside and San Bernardino County households who meet eligibility requirements. The funds are intended to cover expenses associated with the wildfire, such as replacing lost items or paying for hotel stays.

Eligible households must be residents of either Riverside or San Bernardo County whose households earn less than 80% of the area median income, and who can demonstrate a cost incurred or income lost due to a wildfire or evacuation within the last six months.

Applications can be submitted online with a government-issued identification showing an address that was affected by wildfire, along with documentation demonstrating a wildfire-related cost or loss, such as a hotel bill, police report or insurance claim.

The organization can also help fire victims with immediate assistance or resources. Dial 211, and a community resource advisor will assist you.

Donation opportunities

• The California Fire Foundation is raising money to support victims and evacuees from the Bridge, Line and Airport fires. The foundation supports fire survivors, firefighters and communities affected by natural disaster. Donations can be made online.
• Inland SoCal United Way is accepting donations for victims of the Line, Bridge and Airport Fires. A donor can select to make a general one-time donation or choose which fire-affected area to support online.
• Tax-deductible donations for schools and disaster victims can be made online with the SupplyBank.org Disaster Relief Fund, or by mailing a check for SupplyBank.org to 7730 Pardee Lane, Oakland, CA 94621.
• GoFundMe.org is collecting donations to provide direct relief to people in need through its Wildfire Relief Fund. Recipients, who are verified by GoFundMe, are individuals who are fundraising for themselves or on behalf of someone else. The company may also provide grants to fundraisers benefiting small businesses and community relief efforts, or to vetted nonprofits coordinating long-term recovery.
• The Red Cross is accepting donations to help people recover from recent natural disasters. Donate by calling (800) 733-2767 or by visiting the Red Cross website.