Urgent Evacuations Ordered as Summit Fire Rages in Northern Los Angeles County

A fast-moving wildfire known as the Summit Fire has prompted urgent evacuation orders in northern Los Angeles County. The fire, which has already scorched over 600 acres, is currently active and remains uncontained. Residents in the affected areas are advised to follow evacuation instructions as authorities work to manage the situation. With increased traffic expected on local highways, officials are urging caution and preparedness among residents. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 11, 2026, 03:47 IST

Summit Fire Forces Evacuations in Los Angeles County

Evacuation orders have been activated in the vicinity of Llano, located in northern Los Angeles County, following the outbreak of the rapidly spreading Summit Fire on Friday afternoon. The fire ignited near the boundary between Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, and by 2:30 p.m., it had already consumed over 600 acres, as reported by the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management.

The fire is currently raging along Jesus Canyon Road, situated about 2.7 miles west of Piñon Hills, affecting regions in both counties. As of now, the fire remains uncontrolled, with no containment efforts yielding results.

Authorities have escalated previous evacuation alerts to Level 3 (Go) for the Los Angeles County evacuation zone LAC-E107. Additionally, Level 2 (Set) evacuation warnings are still in place for zones LAC-E127-A, LAC-E127-C, and LAC-E1340. Residents are advised to prepare for increased traffic on Pearblossom Highway and Highway 138 as the evacuation process unfolds.

Firefighting teams are actively engaged on-site, striving to manage the swiftly advancing wildfire. Officials are closely monitoring the situation and are urging residents in the impacted areas to adhere to evacuation directives.