Firefighters Saturday stopped the forward progress of a large brush fire that erupted in the Antelope Valley community of Llano, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.
The forward progress of the Summit Fire was stopped at 5:23 a.m. Saturday at 2,677 acres, but the fire remained at 0% containment, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
The was reported at about 12:50 p.m. Friday near Jesus Canyon Road and East Avenue Z, near the Los Angeles-San Bernardino county line. Local temperatures were in the mid-90s on Friday.
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.
Those under evacuation orders were being directed to the Antelope Valley Family YMCA at 4300 110th St. West in Lancaster. Small pets were being sheltered at the Los Angeles County Animal Care Center-Palmdale, 38550 Sierra Highway.
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 9 p.m., the LACFD reported that the fire had increased to 2,709 acres.
No injuries were reported, but 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 that will be in effect until at least 5 p.m. Saturday. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health also issued a smoke advisory for portions of the county due to smoke from the Summit Fire. It will also be in effect until at least 5 p.m. Saturday.