Summit Fire Burns 2,690 Acres, Reaches 8% Containment in Antelope Valley
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Updated · KABC-TV · Jul 12
Summit Fire Burns 2,690 Acres, Reaches 8% Containment in Antelope Valley
3 articles · Updated · KABC-TV · Jul 12
Summary
More than 500 firefighters held the Summit Fire to 8% containment Saturday after it burned 2,690 acres near Llano, with evacuation orders and warnings still in place.
Cooler overnight temperatures helped crews build defensive lines and slow growth, but officials said strong winds, extreme heat and steep terrain could still drive rapid, erratic spread into Sunday.
Several outbuildings and structures have been damaged or destroyed, no injuries were reported, and firefighters were still protecting homes as the blaze pushed into Angeles National Forest toward San Bernardino County.
The fire started around 1 p.m. Friday near Jesus Canyon Road and East Avenue Z, and the Red Cross opened a 24-hour shelter for evacuees and pets in Lancaster.