Summit Fire grows to nearly 2,700 acres with 8% containment; some evacuations remain
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- CalFire incident page
- Latest evacuation map
- L.A. County incident response page
- L.A. County Fire Department social media
- Angeles National Forest social media
Evacuation orders and warnings remain in place Sunday for parts of Los Angeles County near the Summit Fire, which has burned more than 2,690 acres in the Antelope Valley and the Angeles National Forest since Friday. All evacuation warnings have been lifted for San Bernardino County.
One home has been damaged, according to L.A. County Fire Department.
As of Sunday morning, the fire is at 8% containment.
An evacuation shelter is set up at the Antelope Valley YMCA in Lancaster. Small pets are allowed in the evacuation shelter. Small animals can also be taken to the Los Angeles County Animal Care Center in Palmdale.
L.A. County and Angeles National Forest fire crews are working to contain the blaze. Authorities said structures are threatened, but they have yet to specify the type of structures or how many. Several aircraft are involved in the firefight.
The L.A. County Fire Department responded to the reports of the brush fire at 12:49 p.m.
The basics
- Acreage:Β Over 2,690 acres as of Saturday morning.
- Containment: 8%
- Structures destroyed/damaged:Β 1 damaged residence / 1 minor structure destroyed
- Deaths:Β None reported.
- Injuries:Β None reported.
Evacuation map and orders
Up-to-date evacuation information for L.A. County can be found here. Check for San Bernardino County alerts here.
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Evacuation orders have been issued for the following zones:
- Los Angeles County
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Evacuation Warnings issued for the following zones:
- Los Angeles County
Evacuation shelter
- Antelope Valley Family YMCA
43001 10th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 723-9622
Small pets allowed.
Open as of 5 p.m. Friday
Animal shelter for small animals
- Los Angeles County Animal Care Center β Palmdale
38550 Sierra Highway, Palmdale
(661) 575-2888
palmdale@animalcare.lacounty.gov
What we know so far
The Summit Fire was first reported early Friday afternoon near Llano in the Antelope Valley. It is burning near the L.A. County and San Bernardino County line. It grew rapidly throughout the afternoon. Weather conditions are expected to stay warm with gusty winds for the rest of the day and into the night.
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Fire resources and tips
Check out LAist’s wildfire recovery guide
If you have to evacuate:
- Why fire officials don’t want you to stay and defend your home
- How to get packed up
- How to leave your house
- What evacuation terms mean and how to sign up for alerts
Navigating fire conditions:
- How to drive in high winds and fire danger
- How to prep for power outages
- How to navigate poor air quality
How to help yourself and others:
- Resources for fire victims, evacuees and first responders
- If you want to help fire victims, resist the urge to volunteer
- How to help find lost pets
How to start the recovery process:
- What to do β and not do β when you get home after a wildfire
- How to make an insurance claim
- How to safely clean up wildfire ash
What to do for your kids:
- How to talk to children about wildfires and losing a home
- What parents should know about wildfire air quality
Prepare for the next disaster: