The Summit Fire kept burning in the northern part of Los Angeles County on Saturday morning, spreading near the San Bernardino County line in Antelope Valley, officials said. The fire has burned more than 2,600 acres.The Summit Fire burns near Antelope Valley in LA County, prompting evacuation orders and a smoke advisory. (representative image)Evacuation orders and smoke advisory in effectLA County Health officials issued a smoke advisory for parts of the county because of the fire near Phelan. The advisory will stay in effect till 5pm Saturday.The National Weather Service also issued an Air Quality Alert after South Coast AQMD warned that “high elevation areas in the San Gabriel and San Bernardino mountains including Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead” could see “harmful” air pollution levels.Also Read: What caused Spain's deadly wildfire? Experts explain the blaze that killed 12Officials said residents in these areas should stay indoors if they see or smell smoke, and should run an air conditioner or air purifier. If people feel the smoke is causing symptoms, they should visit their doctor, or call 911 in case of life-threatening issues, officials added.People living in Zones LAC-E107 and LAC-E127-C are under evacuation orders and have been told to leave immediately.Other residents in Zones LAC-E107-B, LAC-E126-A, LAC-E127-A, LAC-E127-B, LAC-E127-D, LAC-E128-A, and LAC-E1340 are under evacuation warnings, and have been asked to pack essential belongings, watch emergency alerts and be ready to leave if things get worse.Also Read: Graham Platner quits Maine Senate race with fiery, F-bomb-filled letter amid sexual assault allegationsThree zones in San Bernardino County, PIN006, PIN005, and WWD03 are also under evacuation warnings.The Antelope Valley Family YMCA in Lancaster is being used as an evacuation shelter, while the Los Angeles County Animal Care Center-Palmdale is serving as a shelter for small animals.Check the map here.(This is a developing story)
Summit Fire update: LA wildfire burns over 2,600 acres as evacuations continue, advisory issued: ‘If people feel…’
A fast-moving wildfire in Antelope Valley has burned over 2,600 acres, forcing evacuations and triggering a smoke advisory in LA County.







