Author Topic: Bridge Fire: Flood - Debris - Erosion Control (Read 37576 times)

Wrightwood · « **on:** Oct 04, 24, 05:46:25 PM »

This website was created by San Bernardino County Public Works to gather information on what we are doing to prepare, what you can do to prepare, weather updates, road closures, interactive maps and more to assist in getting the public as much information to prepare, plan and stay informed.

https://burnareainfo.sbcounty.gov/

Wrightwood · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 04, 24, 05:48:28 PM »

Sand Bag Information

https://sbcfire.org/sandbags/

Wrightwood · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 04, 24, 08:17:47 PM »

Wrightwood · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 18, 24, 05:32:07 PM »

Public Works will come out to a property and offer advice on potential Bridge Fire impacts and mitigation measures.

Contact information for consultation on Bridge Fire debris flow mitigation:

Los Angeles County parcels:
Mike Miranda
(626) 458-6164
mmiranda@dpw.lacounty.gov

San Bernardino County parcels:
Michael Fam
Engineering Manager/Division Chief
Flood Control Planning/Water Resources Division
Department of Public Works
(909) 387-8120
mfam@dpw.sbcounty.gov

Wrightwood · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 18, 24, 08:39:45 PM »

3D mapping of the burn scar
https://calfire-forestry.maps.arcgis.com/home/webscene/viewer.html?wejimbscene=50aeca046e6f4ac89b949fb5e010e8d4

Wrightwood · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 25, 24, 12:41:24 AM »

Why is it called Bridge Fire in California?
The Bridge Fire began at 2:12 p.m. PDT on Sunday, September 8, 2024. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Bridge Fire ignited near Cattle Canyon Bridge, for which it was named, in the vicinity of East Fork Road and Glendora Mountain Road in San Gabriel Canyon.

scwt · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 25, 24, 01:23:17 AM »

Will we ever hear how the fire started?

Wrightwood · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 25, 24, 05:23:23 PM »

The Wrightwood Fire Safe Council has excellent drone video of the Bridge Fire burn scar in the Inspiration Point area.

We would like to document other areas before it rains or snows.
Areas along Blue Ridge, Sheep and Heath Canyons, Wright Mountain, Acorn, Flume and Government Canyon burn scars. If you have video of these areas please let us know (staff@wrightwoodfsc.com).

Thanks
Wrightwood Fire Safe Council

These were taken by Jim Stadler and gave permission to use them:

https://www.wrightwoodfsc.com/fires/Bridge/10.12.24.InspirationPoint.BridgeFire.a.mp4

https://www.wrightwoodfsc.com/fires/Bridge/10.12.24.InspirationPoint.BridgeFire.b.mp4

https://www.wrightwoodfsc.com/fires/Bridge/10.12.24.InspirationPoint.BridgeFire.c.mp4

Joe Schmoe · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 25, 24, 09:12:16 PM »

We're doing a great job protecting our forests.

scwt · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 26, 24, 12:21:58 AM »

Is the road open to there?

Wrightwood · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 26, 24, 05:16:23 PM »

As of yesterday, Hwy 2 is currently closed at Mt High West

Quote from: scwt on Oct 26, 24, 12:21:58 AM

Is the road open to there?

scwt · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 27, 24, 02:39:00 AM »

Thank you for the update.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 29, 24, 11:19:52 PM »

2024 Bridge Fire Watershed Emergency Response Team (WERT) Final Report

Bridge Fire – WERT REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Mission Statement: The California Watershed Emergency Response Team (WERT)
helps communities prepare after wildfire by rapidly documenting and communicating
postfire risks to life, property, and infrastructure posed by debris flow, flood, and
rockfall hazards.

https://www.wrightwoodfsc.com/fires/Bridge/Bridge_Fire_WERT_FINAL_10242024_ADA.pdf

Wrightwood · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 29, 24, 11:26:18 PM »

Sand bags are available at the Wrightwood Fire Station

AlwaysReady · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 30, 24, 02:23:19 PM »

Quote from: Wrightwood on Oct 25, 24, 05:23:23 PM

The Wrightwood Fire Safe Council has excellent drone video of the Bridge Fire burn scar in the Inspiration Point area.

We would like to document other areas before it rains or snows.
Areas along Blue Ridge, Sheep and Heath Canyons, Wright Mountain, Acorn, Flume and Government Canyon burn scars. If you have video of these areas please let us know (staff@wrightwoodfsc.com).

Thanks
Wrightwood Fire Safe Council

These were taken by Jim Stadler and gave permission to use them:

https://www.wrightwoodfsc.com/fires/Bridge/10.12.24.InspirationPoint.BridgeFire.a.mp4

https://www.wrightwoodfsc.com/fires/Bridge/10.12.24.InspirationPoint.BridgeFire.b.mp4

https://www.wrightwoodfsc.com/fires/Bridge/10.12.24.InspirationPoint.BridgeFire.c.mp4

I have a commercial grade drone that I have filmed quite a bit around where I live (near acorn canyon), but I am happy to get videos of the rest I just need to know exactly where to film from and what we want pictures of.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 30, 24, 02:41:10 PM »

AlwaysReady
Sent you a personal message

Wrightwood · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 13, 24, 10:43:42 PM »

SB Cty has released their Bridge Fire report.

San Bernardino County Flood Control District (District) formed a Safety Assessment Team (SAT) to identify areas where flood and debris hazards could exist because of the Bridge Fire.

https://www.wrightwoodfsc.com/fires/Bridge/SBCty.Bridge.Fire.SAT.Report.Only.pdf

Wrightwood · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 02, 24, 10:08:38 PM »

SB County Public Works is in the process of placing K-Rails near Evergreen and Acorn based on the recommendations in their Oct 2024 Safety Assessment Team report.

Wrightwood · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 05, 24, 06:41:36 PM »

Hydrophobic soil is a type of soil that repels water, making it difficult for plants to grow and thrive. This condition occurs when organic materials in the soil break down and form waxy coatings around individual soil particles. These coatings prevent water from penetrating into the soil, causing it to bead up on the surface instead.

The primary cause behind hydrophobicity in soils is organic matter. When plant material such as leaves and bark decay on the soil surface, they release waxy substances that coat individual grains of sand or silt. This coating proves resistant to water, causing droplets to bead up on the surface instead of permeating deeper layers. In particular, wildfires can exacerbate this issue by releasing substantial amounts of these waxy residues all at once.

The layer of hydrophobicity is commonly found at or a few centimeters below the surface, parallel to the soil profile. This layer can vary in thickness and abundance and is typically covered by a layer of ash or burned soil.

https://www.uidaho.edu/-/media/UIdaho-Responsive/Files/Extension/topic/forestry/F5-After-the-Fires-Hydrophobic-Soils.pdf

Wrightwood · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 07, 24, 02:41:07 AM »

For resources about how to prepare for a potential debris flow or flood, please visit

https://burnareainfo.sbcounty.gov/resources/