Summit Fire Maps, Evacuation Updates: Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties on Alert as Fire Burns Over 2,000 Acres
A fast-moving wildfire has burned more than 2,200 acres near the Los Angeles-San Bernardino county line, triggering evacuation orders in the Antelope Valley. The Summit Fire broke out Friday near Jesus Canyon Road and East Avenue Z in Llano. Within hours, it grew from what started as an eight-acre vegetation fire to a major incident. Fire officials reported zero containment of the fire as of Friday evening.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department said firefighters responded to the blaze at approximately 1:12 p.m. PDT. Strong winds, dry vegetation and steep terrain caused the fire to spread quickly.
Crews from the Los Angeles National Forest joined county firefighters in aggressive efforts to slow the fire.
As the situation remains highly dynamic, authorities urge residents to follow official updates. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department warned that evacuation zones could change quickly if the fire continues to spread.
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Evacuation Map: Areas Under Orders and Warnings
Mandatory evacuation orders remain in effect in the following areas:
1.LAC-E107
2. LAC-E127-C
Under a Level 3 (GO) evacuation order, residents in these areas have been directed to leave immediately.
Evacuation warnings have been issued:
1.LAC-E126-A
2.LAC-E127-A
3. LAC-E127-B
4. LAC-E128-A
5.LAC-E1340
6.PIN005
7.PIN006
8.WWD03
Officials said residents in warning areas should be prepared to evacuate if the fire worsens. They advise people to gather essentials, medicines, ID and pet supplies before leaving.
An evacuation shelter has been opened at the Antelope Valley Family YMCA at 43001 W. 10th Street in Lancaster, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The shelter accepts small pets. A separate small animal shelter has been established at the Los Angeles County Animal Care Center in Palmdale.
You can view an online map of affected areas in San Bernardino County: https://sbcounty.maps. You can view an online map of affected areas in Los Angeles County: lacounty.gov/emergency.
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The crew fought hard in difficult conditions
The Summit Fire is burning near the Los Angeles and San Bernardino county borders in the Antelope Valley, an area prone to fast-moving wildfires due to dry grasslands and monsoon winds.
When conditions permit, firefighters use both ground crews and aircraft. However, officials said strong winds and rugged terrain continued to pose challenges to the crackdown.
As of 6 p.m. Friday, crews had the fire contained to 0%
The Los Angeles National Forest has deployed additional resources to support county firefighters as flames threaten open land and nearby communities.
Locals in Apple Valley and Victorville said they could smell smoke in the air, the Daily News reported.
Children, the elderly, people with respiratory illnesses and active adults are among the vulnerable groups that may be affected and should limit their time outside. You can check your local air quality index online at airnow.gov.
