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Wildfire in Antelope Valley burns at least 2,709 acres, evacuation orders in place
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- The Summit Fire erupted on Friday near Jesus Canyon Road and East Avenue Z in Llano, California, rapidly growing to 2,709 acres with 0% containment amid high temperatures in the mid-90s.
- Evacuation orders were issued for areas around East Avenue Z and Fort Tejon Road, with evacuation warnings in nearby locations; all children and counselors were safely evacuated from the AYF Camp.
- At least one structure and some outbuildings were destroyed, with occupied structures threatened; no injuries have been reported.
- Firefighting efforts included deployment of at least 10 air tankers and requests for additional aerial support, as the fire advanced into the Angeles National Forest toward San Bernardino County.
- Smoke advisories remain in effect until 5 p.m. Saturday from both the South Coast Air Quality Management District and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, though surface smoke impacts have been limited so far.
