A rapidly spreading wind-driven wildfire in the Antelope Valley engulfed the local Llano community on Friday, July 10, 2026.
The fire, locally called the Summit Fire, has spread across 2,709 acres with 0% containment, prompting 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 by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, it 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 areas of East Avenue Z and Fort Tejon Road, while evacuation warnings have been issued for 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 drop water on the fire, and officials requested additional air support Friday afternoon, according to Eyewitness News 7, a local ABC affiliate.
No injuries have been reported so far, and crews on scene reported that some sheds and barns were damaged or destroyed, and that structures that were in use were in the path of the fire.
According to the latest reports, the Summit Fire has moved into the Angeles National Forest and is heading toward San Bernardino County.
