A fast-moving brush fire in the Antelope Valley prompted shelter-in-place orders and evacuation warnings for about two hours Saturday.
The fire broke out around midday Saturday near the unincorporated Antelope Acres community, and was driven by strong winds. At 2:01 p.m., the Los Angeles County Fire Department reported the fire’s forward progress had stopped and that the flames had consumed about 130 acres, Engineer Jonathan Torres told City News Service.
Air resources were released, Torres said. There were no injuries and structures were no longer threatened.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger had expressed her concern about the fire earlier.
“I am closely monitoring the fast-moving Corral Fire impacting communities in the Antelope Valley,” said Barger, who represents the area. “Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel are actively responding to protect lives, homes, and property. I urgently urge all residents in affected areas to heed every evacuation order and shelter-in-place directive issued by emergency officials. Please remain vigilant, stay informed through official public safety alerts, and do not underestimate the danger posed by rapidly changing fire conditions.”
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning until 10 p.m. Saturday for the Antelope Valley and western foothills due to northwest winds of 20-35 mph with gusts that could reach as high as 60 mph.