Wrightwood, Mount Baldy homes destroyed as Bridge Fire becomes largest active wildfire in the state

Wrightwood, Mount Baldy homes destroyed as Bridge Fire becomes largest active wildfire in the state

Bridge Fire destroys homes in Wrightwood, Mount Baldy

The Bridge Fire has grown bigger than 50,000 acres, making it the biggest active fire in California.

The Bridge Fire has grown bigger than 50,000 acres, making it the biggest active fire in California.

WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. (KABC) —The Bridge Fire that erupted in the Angeles National Forest has destroyed more than 30 homes and scorched more than 50,000 acres, making it the largest active wildfire in California, officials said Wednesday.

The blaze, which started in the San Gabriel Canyon above Glendora Sunday afternoon, exploded Tuesday night and forced residents in the Wrightwood and Mount Baldy areas to flee their homes. The fire remains 0% contained.

As of Wednesday evening, Cal Fire reported that the blaze had burned 50,258 acres, fueled by thick brush that carried the flames into San Bernardino County community of Wrightwood and into the Mountain High Ski Resort.

Although the flames advanced on Mountain High Ski Resort, officials at the popular destination posted on social media Wednesday that “all the main lifts and buildings survived with little to no damage.”

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