The 'Bridge Fire' in Mount Baldy; Residents Help Firefighters Part 2

MOUNT BALDY, Calif., Sept. 10 (KNN) - The Bridge Fire is hitting Mount Baldy Village on Mt. Baldy Road. Some residents are still trying to fight the fire and protect their homes by using high-pressure water hoses and helping firefighters by watering the hillside on Mt Baldy Road around 5 p.m. Tuesday.
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[@RyanMGranger]

I'm one of the guys in this video and I just want to set the record straight. We mostly used water pumped out of the nearby creek. When we finally did use some water from the hydrant it was with the blessing of the local fire department to which I am a former member. Our water system that supplies that hydrant is entirely privately owned and maintained and we are well aware of how much water is in our tanks. Several firefighters came by and said "save your water" but when I responded "its creek water" they said "awesome, keep doing what you're doing." The fire was hauling ass down that hill and when it hit our pre-soaked brush it slowed down significantly so I do believe we made a difference. We may look a little stupid but sometimes you have to be willing to look stupid to get things done. The old man in the baseball cap is my neighbor Allen and is one of the kindest and most badass people I've ever met. He is 70 years old, strong as an ox, and stubborn as a mule. There was no way he was going to leave and there was no way I was going to leave him. I have endless gratitude to everyone who helped out little mountain town and I'm also mourning the losses of several dear friends who lost their homes. I love my hometown and would do damn near anything to protect it.

[@giovannidebonis2182]

Ryan, you Alan and Dave protected the front line of the Village! If you had not been there, this whole story would be one of complete devastation to Mt Baldy Village. You are angels on earth! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I took my folks out of their home shortly after that video and headed down the mountain... None of us thought our homes would ever still be standing. Ted stayed on our street, Thank you Dave for helping him with hose equipment. You all are great Men. God Bless all of you. Cindy DeBonis 💝

[@RyanMGranger]

@@giovannidebonis2182 Thank you Cindy. Please thank Ray Hassenjager too when you see him! He's an awesome guy and a sharp mechanic and provided one of the pumps we were using. He's only been up here for 3 years but him and his family has been a great addition to the community.

[@dmurphie2010]

Great job guys and god bless you all.

[@jessg8014]

I used to live across the street there. Prayers.

[@johnrobinson5156]

Thank you, our Heros and Guardian Angels protected the Village from Armageddon.

[@chrisrenfrow8076]

Pray for all these strong men and woman who are first responders and who are civilians helping with this horrific fire thank u all and god is watching over y'all god bless stay safe

[@Nothingschanged]

Mt. Baldy strong. Cheers from Upland.

[@deplepfan]

Outstanding folks 👍🙏🇺🇲

[@jamespaquin5639]

Metal telephone polls instead of wood may be a good investment.

[@sharonmontag2389]

Would the heat from the fire melt the metal?

[@bullwinkle6483]

Some utilities are replacing wood poles with metal in fire-prone areas. CalTrans is replacing burned wood guard rail posts with metal posts in fire areas as well.

[@bullwinkle6483]

@@sharonmontag2389 No. Forest fire temperatures are around 1400 degrees F, and steel melts at 2500+.

[@sharonmontag2389]

@@bullwinkle6483 thanks

[@russellm7530]

God bless the fire fighters and everyone living in the area.

[@parisattic]

My brother's cabin is a couple of blocks from there.

[@kevinbodman1011]

Thanks

[@chaseelwind1578]

you're not welcome

[@williampresson5635]

I’m assuming the power lines are not charged

[@dwtallone]

🙏🙏🙏

[@MikeB-in1nd]

Using a water is like peeing on a large burning bush

[@fabiansandoval6132]

It helped a tiny bit at least theyre doing something youre the type that would run rather than help. Its cool theres leaders and followers we need both.

[@ItsMeRobynMarie]

Worked though. There are a lot of houses right behind those men. All saved.

[@jamespaquin5639]

A breathing respirator that filters the air should be worn by anyone near smoke.

[@Official_Kuraim]

OH FUCK I KNOW THAT AREA

[@SpringScapes]

You get what you vote for...

[@mojavered.]

What the hell is that supposed to mean?

[@TheGodKingOfMusic]

I’m all for getting Newsom out, but saying this is his fault is pretty far-fetched.

[@jasminelindros8923]

I'm not in California, but I don't recall wildfire being on my ballot. Ever. Shouldn't you be out sweeping a forest?

[@petgranny194]

You - DUMB.

[@24680jru]

New title: residence wasting precious resources (water)

[@petgranny194]

Not when it save the whole town - try reading a map.

[@AbdurRasel-w9o]

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[@gracepeace4563]

Stop Sexual immorality, Then God can help and work with those places. Read bible ppl JESUS IS COMING SOON !!! GET RID OFF DIRTY BUSINESS , cleanse ! self . why so many diff. type of calamities in C A ? , why why . dirty life style . come out of it each one you . Jesus will forgive you ! Amen! Hear who has ears ....Salvation only through JESUS CHRIST ALONE ! No other way . period .Romans 10 : 9,10.

[@jasminelindros8923]

Read Exodus 12:29 and explain why you worship a terrorist.

[@evanstauffer4470]

This has absolutely nothing to do with wildfires. The cause and effect of wildfire is pure chemistry and physics! And God does not punish good people for the sins of others. Learn to think logically.

[@jasminelindros8923]

@@evanstauffer4470 God prefers to punish the innocent. Read Exodus 12:29.

[@petgranny194]

Stop with your Christian bigotry and try acting like a loving person, like Jesus. Only God has the right to judge others.

[@vincente184]

Okay, hick. Keep spouting your bible thumping nonsense 😂