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Summit Fire triggers evacuations in Antelope Valley
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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This is a developing story and will be updated. For the most up-to-date information about the fire, you can check:
- CalFire incident page
- Latest evacuation map
- L.A. County Fire Department social media
- Angeles National Forest social media
Multiple evacuation orders are in place for residents near a fast-growing fire in the Antelope Valley and the Angeles National Forest, near the L.A. County and San Bernardino County line.
As of Friday afternoon, the Summit Fire had burned more than 1,600 acres since it sparked earlier in the day and was moving south toward the foothills below Wrightwood. Smoke may be visible from around L.A.
The evacuation orders cover areas south of State Road 138 and north of Big Pines Highway between Largo Vista Road and the western border of Piñon Hills. Warnings are in effect for areas south of Big Pines Highway and north of Antelope Highway.
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.
A camera looking northeast from Mount Disappointment in the San Gabriel Mountains captures smoke rising from the Summit Fire.
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The basics
- Acreage: 1,600 acres as of 4:15 p.m. Friday
- Containment: 0%
- Structures destroyed: None reported (though authorities said structures are threatened)
- Deaths: None reported
- Injuries: None reported
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Evacuation map and orders
Evacuation orders have been issued for the following areas:
- South of State Road 138 and north of Big Pines Highway between Largo Vista Road and the western border of Piñon Hills.
Up-to-date evacuation information for L.A. County can be found here. Check for San Bernardino County alerts here.
Evacuation warnings
Authorities say those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave immediately.
- South of Big Pines Highway.
- North of Antelope Valley Highway and south of Pearblossom Highway.
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.
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The area where the Summit Fire began is sparsely populated.
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Fire resources and tips
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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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