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Lancaster Fire Threatens Homes, Evacuation Warning Issued
11 Aug
Summary
- A 200-acre brush fire near Lancaster prompted an evacuation warning.
- The Jarvis Fire started just before 4 p.m. Monday near N. 90th Street West.
- Firefighters escalated the response as the blaze rapidly grew to 200 acres.
A significant brush fire, identified as the Jarvis Fire, ignited on Monday afternoon near Lancaster, threatening nearby communities. By 4 p.m., the fire had reached 30 acres, prompting a Second Alarm response from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Within an hour, the blaze dramatically intensified, consuming 200 acres.
An evacuation warning was issued for residents in the Antelope Acres area, specifically between W. Avenue G and south of W. Avenue D. Authorities urged those in or near the affected zones to prepare for potential evacuation, advising them to consider leaving immediately if they needed more time.
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