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The Hawk Fire broke out in Acton on Thursday afternoon, growing to 400 acres by Friday.
What we know so far: The fire started around 3 p.m. and prompted evacuation warnings and orders.
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The Hawk Fire quickly spread through the hills above Acton, southwest of Palmdale.(Alert California)This is a developing story and will be updated. For the most up-to-date information about the fire you can check:
The Hawk Fire broke out in Acton on Thursday, growing to 400 acres Friday morning.
Evacuation orders and warnings were issued for multiple communities southwest of Palmdale. However, containment has grown to 42%, according to the L.A. County Fire Department, as aircraft and ground crews take advantage of cooler weather.
The basics
- Acreage: 400 acres as of Friday
- Containment: 42%
- Structures destroyed: None
- Deaths: None
- Injuries: None
Evacuation map and orders
Evacuation warnings and orders have been issued for homes from southern Palmdale to southern Acton, and as far west as Santa Clarita.
You can find the most up to date evacuation warnings and orders here.
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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 — and not do — 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
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