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Macy Fire Scorches 1,200 Acres Near LA, Kern County Line
7 Jun
Summary
- The Macy Fire burned nearly 1,200 acres near the Los Angeles-Kern County line.
- Evacuation orders and warnings were briefly issued for nearby homes.
- Firefighters stopped forward progress on Friday evening and achieved 71% containment.
A significant brush fire, known as the Macy Fire, was battled by firefighters in a remote area situated near the Los Angeles-Kern County line. The incident began on Friday at approximately 2:45 p.m. near Highway 138 and 120th Street West in Fairmont, an unincorporated community close to Lancaster.
Within an hour of its start, the fire expanded rapidly to cover about 600 acres of dry brush. This rapid growth prompted authorities to issue temporary evacuation orders and warnings for homes situated in proximity to the fire's path. Fortunately, all such orders have since been rescinded.
Crews reported halting the fire's forward progression by 7:10 p.m. on Friday. The latest assessments indicate that the blaze has scorched approximately 1,194 acres and achieved a containment level of 71%. The Los Angeles County and Kern County fire departments are collaborating in a unified command to manage and extinguish the remaining flames.
