A wind-driven brush fire that spread quickly in the Antelope Valley has engulfed the local community of Llano on Friday, July 10, 2026.
The fire, locally called the Summit Fire, has spread across the 2,709 acres with 0% containment, prompting officials to issue evacuation orders.
The Summit fire was about 3:50 p.m. Friday, July 10, near Jesus Canyon Road and East Avenue Z, near the LA-San Bernardino County line.
According to the latest assessment update from the LA County Fire Department, it has provided the latest update on the brush fire, which has now spread to 2079 acres around 7pm local time.
Evacuation orders are in place for areas of East Avenue Z and Fort Tejon Road, while evacuation warnings were issued in other nearby areas.
LAFD officials have 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 officials requesting additional air support late Friday afternoon, according to Eyewitness News 7, a local ABC affiliate.
No injuries have been reported so far, and crews on the scene reported some sheds and barns damaged or destroyed, and structures in use were in the fire’s path.
According to the latest reports, the Summit Fire has moved into the Angeles National Forest and is headed toward San Bernardino County.
