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Summit Fire is 39% contained, with all Antelope Valley evacuation orders lifted
The Summit Fire is burning in a part of the Antelope Valley that is dotted with Joshua trees and other desert plants.
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Information and resources
For the most up-to-date information about the fire:
- Cal Fire 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Evacuation orders are no longer in effect for the Summit Fire, which has burned nearly 2,700 acres in the Antelope Valley and the Angeles National Forest since Friday. Evacuation warnings remain in place in Los Angeles County, according to L.A. County officials.
One home has been damaged, according to the L.A. County Fire Department.
As of Monday afternoon, the fire was 39% contained.
The L.A. County Fire Department responded to the reports of the brush fire at 12:49 p.m. on Friday. An evacuation shelter was set up at the Antelope Valley YMCA in Lancaster.
The basics
- Acreage: 2,690 acres as of Monday afternoon.
- Containment: 39%
- Structures destroyed/damaged: 1 damaged residence / 1 minor structure destroyed
- Deaths: None reported.
- Injuries: None reported.
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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 warnings are in effect for the following zones:
- Los Angeles County
- Los Angeles County
A camera looking northeast from Mount Disappointment in the San Gabriel Mountains captures smoke rising from the Summit Fire.
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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 – 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. By Sunday morning, firefighters reported that they had stopped the fire's forward progress. On Monday, Cal Fire said crews were assessing damage. Although "no further fire growth is expected, active winds mean residents may still see localized smoke and brief interior flare-ups well within the established burn area," Cal Fire said on its website Monday.
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The area where the Summit Fire began is sparsely populated.
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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 — 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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