The Brief
- A fast-moving brush fire erupted in the Antelope Valley community of Llano on Friday afternoon, explosive growth swelling the blaze past 1,300 acres by 3 p.m.
- Outbuildings have been damaged and occupied structures are directly threatened, forcing mandatory evacuation orders for Zone LAC-E107 and nearby roads.
- Ten air tankers have been dispatched under a “no-divert” order to battle the flames, which officials warn could surpass 1,000 acres by late afternoon.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. – A fast-moving wildfire erupted amid mid-90s temperatures in the Antelope Valley community of Llano on Friday afternoon, quickly expanding from an initial eight acres to more than 1,300 acres.
The blaze, named the Summit Fire, continues to threaten occupied structures, prompting emergency crews to issue urgent evacuation orders and warnings near the LA-San Bernardino County line.
An evacuation order is in effect for Zone LAC-E107, specifically covering the area of East Avenue Z and Fort Tejon Road. Evacuation warnings have been established for Zones LAC-E1340 and LAC-E127-C.…