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Hawk Fire grows to 400 acres in Acton, prompting evacuation warnings
The Hawk Fire quickly spread through the hills above Acton, southwest of Palmdale.
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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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- How to help find lost pets
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- 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
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- What parents should know about wildfire air quality
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