A wind-fueled bushfire, spreading rapidly through the Antelope Valley, engulfed the local community of Llano on Friday, July 10, 2026.
The fire, locally called the Summit Fire, spread across 2,709 acres with 0% containment, leading officials to issue evacuation orders.
The Summit Fire occurred around 3:50 p.m. on Friday, July 10, near Jesus Canyon Road and East Avenue Z, near the Los Angeles-San Bernardino County line.
According to the latest assessment update from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, they provided the latest update on the brush fire, which has now spread to 2,079 acres around 7 p.m. local time.
Evacuation orders are in place for the areas of East Avenue Z and Fort Tejon Road, while evacuation warnings have been issued for other nearby areas.
LAFD officials established an evacuation shelter at the Antelope Valley Family YMCA, located at 43001 10th St W in Lancaster.
To keep the fire under control, at least 10 air tankers were sent to help dump water on the fire, with authorities requesting additional air support Friday afternoon, according to Eyewitness News 7, a local ABC affiliate.
No injuries have been reported so far, with crews on scene reporting some sheds and barns were damaged or destroyed, and structures that were in use were in the path of the fire.
According to the latest reports, the Summit Fire has spread through the Angeles National Forest and is heading towards San Bernardino County.
