Brush Fire Erupts in Antelope Valley, Evacuations Underway
Alta Fire Breaks Out In Antelope Valley
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A brush fire, known as the Alta Fire, ignited west of Lancaster, California, on the Los Angeles-Kern county line, prompting evacuation warnings for nearby residents. Starting at 30 acres, the fire quickly expanded to 350 acres within an hour, with officials estimating it could reach 500 acres shortly.
- 01The Alta Fire began around 1 p.m. on Thursday in a rural area west of Lancaster, California.
- 02By 2 p.m., the fire had expanded to approximately 350 acres.
- 03Evacuation warnings were issued for residents between 280th Street West and 170th Street West, south of West Avenue A.
- 04Shelter-in-place orders were also implemented for some residents in the vicinity.
- 05Fire officials indicated that the fire could potentially burn up to 500 acres in the coming hours.
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The Alta Fire broke out on Thursday afternoon in the Antelope Valley, specifically west of Lancaster, California, near the Los Angeles-Kern county line. Authorities reported that the fire ignited around 1 p.m., initially covering 30 acres. However, the situation escalated rapidly, with the fire growing to approximately 350 acres by 2 p.m.. Fire officials warned that it had the potential to expand to 500 acres within a short timeframe. In response to the fire's progression, evacuation warnings were issued for residents in the area bordered by 280th Street West and 170th Street West, located south of West Avenue A. Additionally, shelter-in-place orders were implemented for some residents nearby as a precautionary measure. This fire incident is still developing, and authorities are closely monitoring the situation for any further updates.
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Residents in the affected area are facing evacuation warnings and shelter-in-place orders due to the fire's rapid growth.
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