Update (6:31pm EDT): The Peak Fire near Azusa in Los Angeles County has been stopped from spreading further, as per Watch Duty. Forward progress has been stopped at a revised size of 43 acres, per incident command. The fire is now 31% contained.
Evacuation update
According to Watch Duty, Zone AZU-MC01 has been downgraded to an Evacuation Warning.
Evacuation warnings have been lifted for Zones AZU-ABC01, AZU-CYN01-A, AZU-NOB01, AZU-QRY01, LAC-E168-A and LAC-E170-A.
As per Watch Duty, the evacuation zones can be seen on the Genasys Evacuation Map and on the Watch Duty map.
Two helicopters have been released by air attack earlier.
From the Azusa Police Department on Facebook: “If you live in an evacuation zone and have pets at home, please see emergency officials at one of the road blocks for assistance.”
Update (5:01pm EDT): The Peak Fire in Los Angeles County has grown in size. The fire is now 22 acres, per incident command. It was earlier reported at 15 acres.
Initial story: A fire named Peak Fire has broken out in Azusa, Los Angeles County, Californiaas per Watch Duty. The fire is now 15 acres in size, and there is no containment so far. Evacuation warnings have been issued.
Evacuation order and warnings
According to Watch Duty, an Evacuation Order (Level 3 – Go) has been issued for Zone AZU-MC01.
An Evacuation Warning (Level 2 – Set) has been issued for Zones AZU-ABC01, AZU-CYN01-A, AZU-NOB01, AZU-QRY01, LAC-E168 and LAC-E170.
The evacuation zones can be seen on the Genasys Evacuation Map and on the Watch Duty map.
Residents can check the fire map and evacuation details here.
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How the fire started and grew
According to incident command, the Peak Fire broke out shortly after 1pm local time Thursday. It started north of San Gabriel Canyon Road and Mirador Drive in Azusa. As per incident command cited by The New York Postit grew quickly from a half-acre blaze to over 50 acres.
Fire size and structures at risk
The fire is now 15 acres and is burning in medium to heavy fuels, according to the helicopter coordinator overhead.
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Structures are immediately threatened on Foxtail Court, per a unit on the scene. Resources are responding to protect the structures, and a second alarm response has been requested.