Wildfire in Antelope Valley burns at least 2,709 acres, evacuation orders in place

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LLANO, Calif. (CNS) -- A fast-moving brush fire erupted Friday in the Antelope Valley community of Llano amid mid-90-degree temperatures, growing to 2,709 acres with 0% containment and prompting evacuation orders and warnings.

The Summit Fire was reported about 12:50 p.m. Friday near Jesus Canyon Road and East Avenue Z, near the L.A.-San Bernardino County line, which initially burned through eight acres of brush.

At least one structure was destroyed.

An evacuation order was issued for the area of East Avenue Z and Fort Tejon Road, while evacuation warnings were established in other nearby areas. Click here to see if you are affected.

All children and counselors were safely evacuated from the AYF Camp south of the fire's location.

An Evacuation Shelter is open at Antelope Valley Family YMCA, located at 43001 10th St W in Lancaster. Small pets are allowed.

An animal shelter for small animals is available at Los Angeles County Animal Care Center Located at 38550 Sierra Highway in Palmdale.

At least 10 air tankers were dispatched to the help dump water on the fire, with incident commanders requesting additional aerial support late Friday afternoon.

By 3:30 p.m., the fire had raced across 1,300 acres of terrain, with no containment lines established.

The brush fire was reported at approximately 2,271 acres by 5:55 p.m., but the Los Angeles County Fire Department later reported the size at 2,021 acres around 7 p.m. following an updated assessment.

By 9 p.m., the Los Angeles County Fire Department reported that the brush fire had increased to 2,709 acres.

No injuries were immediately reported. Crews on the scene reported some outbuildings had been damaged or destroyed, and occupied structures were in the path of the flames.

The fire burned into the Angeles National Forest and was advancing toward San Bernardino County.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a smoke advisory due to the fire, which will be in effect until 5 p.m. Saturday.

There have not been widespread smoke impacts at the surface in the South Coast Air Basin through 6:30 p.m. Friday, with monitors and sensors recording Good to Moderate particle pollution levels, according to the district.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a smoke advisory for portions of the county due to smoke from the Summit Fire. It will be in effect until 5 p.m. Saturday.

For additional information, visit: lacounty.gov/emergency