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Summit Fire Under Control as Evacuation Orders Lifted in Antelope Valley
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2026-07-13 14:05   Environment   10

Summit Fire Under Control as Evacuation Orders Lifted in Antelope Valley

The Summit fire, which burned near the Los Angeles-San Bernardino county line, has destroyed one home and damaged two others.Despite strong winds, officials reported that crews have made progress in containing the blaze, with 31% containment achieved.The fire, which broke out shortly before 1 p.m.Friday in Llano, grew rapidly to 2,690 acres before forward progress was halted.

Evacuation orders for part of the Antelope Valley were downgraded to warnings, covering the area between Fort Tejon Road and 233rd Street East to Boneyard Canyon.Meteorologists noted that while winds remain active, fire growth is not expected.However, approaching monsoonal moisture may increase wildfire risk due to dry lightning and gusty outflow winds.The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and over 600 personnel, including aircraft, are working to combat the blaze.

Additional challenges include potential lightning strikes in Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties, which could exacerbate the situation.The incident highlights the ongoing efforts to manage wildfires in Southern California amid complex weather conditions.

Full reading at Los Angeles Times

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