The Bridge Fire burning in the Angeles National Forest near Glendora grew exponentially Tuesday, going from burning 4,000 acres in the early afternoon to 46,000 acres by the evening, officials confirmed.
Officials said firefighters were faced with a tougher battle due to the changing weather conditions.
“There has been substantial wildfire growth throughout the day with movement to the north and the east, with impacts to the communities of Mount Baldy and Wrightwood,” said Anthony Marrone, Fire Chief of the County of Los Angeles Fire Department, said during a news conference Tuesday evening.
The Bridge Fire, which was first reported Sunday, was still at 0% containment Tuesday evening as it made its mark on Mt. Baldy and the San Gabriel Reservoir.
Tuesday night, flames were seen ripping through a home near the Mt. Baldy Village.
As Southern California battled other major fires, including the Airport Fire in Orange County and …