WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. — The Bridge Fire that erupted in the San Gabriel Canyon above Glendora has now grown to over 49,000 acres as of Wednesday afternoon.

With three massive wildfires burning across Southern California, resources are stretched thin. Despite mandtaory evacuation orders and fast moving flames, some residents stayed behind as the fire exploded in size to help firefighters battle the blaze.

Spectrum News' Anna Albaryan spoke to residents and firefighters who are battled the flames in Wrightwood.