A wildfire that started Friday near the Los Angeles–San Bernardino county line expanded rapidly to 2,581 acres by late evening and remained 0% contained, prompting mandatory evacuation orders for parts of Llano and surrounding areas.
What residents need to know
The fire ignited shortly before 1 p.m. near Jesus Canyon Road and East Avenue Z, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Initial spread pushed the blaze to several hundred acres within hours; by 10 p.m., state fire officials put the size at 2,581 acres.
“No injuries have been reported so far,”
Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesperson Kaitlyn Aldana told The Times that multiple structures are threatened but that protection measures are in place.
Officials have issued evacuation orders covering an area roughly bounded by Highway 138 to the north, 263rd Street to the east, Largo Vista Road to the west and Big Pine Highway to the south.
- An evacuation shelter for people is open at the Antelope Valley Family YMCA, 43001 10th St. West in Lancaster.
- An animal and livestock evacuation center is set up at the L.A. County Animal Care Center, 38550 Sierra Highway in Palmdale.
- A smoke advisory affecting parts of Los Angeles and Riverside counties is in effect through Saturday afternoon; residents are urged to monitor air quality and remain indoors if they see or smell smoke.
Weather concerns that could affect the fire
Meteorologists say monsoonal moisture will arrive this weekend and into next week, bringing a chance of thunderstorms that could include lightning and gusty outflow winds — conditions that complicate firefighting and can spark new fires.
Spencer Fielding, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Oxnard, warned that a low chance of lightning — estimated at 10% to 20% in some mountain areas including Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties starting Sunday — could increase wildfire risk if strikes occur without accompanying rainfall.
Air quality and public safety
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a smoke advisory; residents in affected areas should check the agency’s air quality map and take precautions, especially those with respiratory conditions.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reported size | 2,581 acres |
| Containment | 0% |
| Evacuation shelter | Antelope Valley Family YMCA, Lancaster |
| Animal center | L.A. County Animal Care Center, Palmdale |
Firefighters continued to work through the night. Authorities urged residents in the evacuation zone to leave promptly and follow direction from local fire and law enforcement officials. Those outside the immediate area should stay alert for updates, avoid driving in smoky zones if possible, and take steps to protect indoor air quality.
News Block will update this story as officials release new information.
