Fast-moving brush fire prompts evacuation warnings near Palmdale

Los Angeles County firefighters are battling a fast-moving brush fire that prompted evacuation warnings and is threatening structures south of Palmdale Tuesday afternoon.

The Hilary Fire is burning at least 30 acres in the area of E Barrel Springs Road near 40th Street.

LACOFD first responded to the fire at 1:54 p.m. and a second alarm was requested at 2:17 p.m.

Fire officials tell KTLA there’s potential for the fire to burn up to 100 acres by 4 p.m…

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