The Bridge fire’s impact on Wrightwood was mitigated by proactive community fire-safety measures, allowing over 99% of residences to survive and all residents to evacuate safely.
Local Fire Safe Council held educational events and coordinated safety measures such as home hardening and defensible space, enabling the community to effectively respond to the wildfire.
Firefighting teams prioritized direct community protection, focusing on safeguarding homes that had been prepared for fire rather than trying to combat the fire in remote areas.
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