Summit Fire Video: As evacuations continue as Los Angeles wildfire burns more than 2,600 acres, warning issued: ‘If people feel…’
this summit fire Northern areas continue to burn Los Angeles The county spread near the San Bernardino County line in the Antelope Valley on Saturday morning, officials said. The fire has burned more than 2,600 acres.
As of 8 a.m. Saturday, the Summit Fire had burned 2,679 acres and remained at 0% containment, according to a report. California fires Status report. Officials said there were no injuries or damage to buildings.
Summit Fire Update: Evacuation orders and smoke warnings in effect
As Los Angeles County health officials issue smoke warnings for parts of the county fire Near Phelan. The advisory will last until 5pm on Saturday.
this National Weather Service The South Coast AQMD also issued an air quality alert after warning that “higher elevation areas in the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains, including Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead,” may experience “harmful” air pollution levels.
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Officials said residents in these areas should stay indoors if they see or smell smoke and should use air conditioners or air purifiers. Officials added that people should see a doctor if they feel the smoke is causing symptoms, or call 911 if there is a life-threatening problem.
People living in LAC-E107 and LAC-E127-C are subject to evacuation and was told to leave immediately.
Other residents of LAC-E107-B, LAC-E126-A, LAC-E127-A, LAC-E127-B, LAC-E127-D, LAC-E128-A and LAC-E1340 are under evacuation warnings and asked to pack essential items, heed emergency alerts and prepare to leave if conditions get worse.
Three areas in San Bernardino County, PIN006, PIN005 and WWD03, are also under evacuation warnings.
The Antelope Valley Family YMCA in Lancaster was used as an evacuation shelter, while Los Angeles County Animal Care Center Palmdale was used as a shelter for small animals.
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Summit Fire Update: Rising temperatures add firefighting challenges
High temperatures can make fires more severe. In Llano, where the fire started, temperatures were expected to reach 102 degrees on Saturday, according to reports. accurate weather.
The fire spread quickly Friday, growing from 309 acres to 1,600 acres in about 2 1/2 hours.
The fire also damaged centuries-old Western Joshua trees, which have important cultural and ecological value. It is protected as a threatened species california According to the New York Post, the law.
