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Summit Fire Explodes: Evacuations Underway in LA, San Bernardino
11 Jul
Summary
- Summit Fire grew rapidly, scorching over 2,600 acres in Los Angeles County.
- Evacuation orders and warnings issued for multiple zones in LA and San Bernardino counties.
- Toxic smoke advisories and air quality alerts were in effect for affected regions.
The Summit Fire has rapidly expanded, burning more than 2,600 acres in the northern part of Los Angeles County near the San Bernardino County line. Officials have issued evacuation orders and warnings for several zones, urging residents to prepare for immediate departure or to be ready if conditions worsen.
LA County Health issued a smoke advisory, warning of toxic air conditions due to the fire near Phelan. This advisory, in effect until 5 p.m. Saturday, is particularly concerning as temperatures are forecast to reach 102 degrees Fahrenheit in Llano, potentially fueling the blaze further.
Evacuation orders are in place for specific zones like LAC-E107 and LAC-E127-C, while warnings affect other listed zones in LA County and three zones in San Bernardino County. The Antelope Valley Family YMCA in Lancaster and the Los Angeles County Animal Care Center-Palmdale are operational as shelters for residents and small animals, respectively.
The fire's rapid growth was evident, expanding from 309 acres to 1,600 acres in approximately 2.5 hours on Friday. The blaze has unfortunately impacted centuries-old Western Joshua trees, a threatened species. Firefighting efforts are ongoing from air and ground, though steep terrain poses challenges. The fire is spreading towards the Bridge Fire burn scar, which is expected to aid suppression efforts.
