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Oxbow Bridge in Arizona collapses

Oxbow Bridge connecting Arizona to California collapses in Colorado River following brush fire
A bridge connecting the small western Arizona community of Cibola to California was destroyed by a wildfire earlier this month. The La Paz County Board of Supervisors has declared a state of emergency.
‘No saving it’: Fire destroys Oxbow Bridge, cutting off Arizona to California route
It took less than two hours for the bridge to completely collapse, according to a farmer in nearby Blythe, California.
Bridge connecting California and Arizona burns down, shutting down a key route
The Gifford Fire burning through the rugged backcountry of California's Central Coast is now the state's largest wildfire of the year. It has reached so-called "mega-fire" status and is one of 38 large fires burning across nine states. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports.
Fire destroys western Arizona bridge, cutting off key route
A fire destroyed a bridge across the Colorado River in Western Arizona, cutting off a key route for people in La Paz County.
Oxbow Bridge collapse a serious public safety threat, Arizona officials warn
The Oxbow Bridge, connecting Cibola, Arizona, and California, collapsed due to a brush fire on Aug 1. Multiple agencies are responding, including La Paz County departments, Arizona state agencies and federal entities.
Oxbow Bridge collapses after it caught on fire
A resident in the area captured the moment the Oxbow Bridge collapsed. The wooden bridge was completely engulfed in flames.
Watch the Oxbow Bridge in western Arizona burn and collapse into the Colorado River
The Oxbow Bridge, which served as a shortcut to Yuma, burns and collapses into the Colorado River on Aug. 8, 2025, in Cibola, Arizona.
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Fire takes out key route connecting Cibola to Yuma
The wooden bridge collapsed Friday after flames swept through the area, burning at least five acres. It was the fastest way out of town for groceries, appointments, and visiting family.
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$4.3 million bid includes Oxbow Bridge demolition
The county closed the Oxbow Bridge in 1993 when it was determined unstable for vehicle traffic. Four people have died jumping off of it, most recently a 21-year-old SUNY Plattsburgh student in 2015.