Crews have gained significant control over the Summit fire burning near the Los Angeles-San Bernardino county line, which has resulted in the destruction of one home and damage to two others. Officials reported Sunday night that despite challenging winds, firefighters have largely contained the blaze.
The Summit fire ignited Friday afternoon near Llano, rapidly spreading to consume 2,690 acres before its forward progress was halted. The Los Angeles County Fire Department confirmed the incident began shortly before 1 p.m. near Jesus Canyon Road and East Avenue Z.
Evacuation orders affecting a section of the Antelope Valley, specifically the area between Fort Tejon Road and 233rd Street East to Boneyard Canyon, were reduced to warnings on Sunday. The fire is currently 31% contained, and Angeles National Forest officials anticipate no further significant growth despite expected continued wind activity over the next 24 hours.
This fire occurs as monsoonal moisture approaches, bringing a 10% to 20% chance of lightning to Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties, particularly in mountainous regions, from Sunday through Thursday. Meteorologists caution that dry lightning and strong outflow winds associated with these systems could increase wildfire risk.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Efforts to combat the blaze have involved 604 crews comprising 1,068 personnel, along with the support of dozers and water-dropping aircraft.
