Overview
- Crews first reported the Jarvis Fire in Antelope Acres just before 4 p.m. and initial estimates put the blaze at 30–50 acres.
- Cal Fire reported the fire had grown to roughly 200 acres about an hour after first reports, showing a fast rate of spread.
- Los Angeles County and local Incident Command requested a second alarm and said some structures are threatened by the fire.
- Authorities issued evacuation warnings for zones LAC-E1639 and LAN-E001 near W. Avenue G and south of W. Avenue D and urged residents to prepare to leave.
- The cause remains unknown as crews continue an active response and officials warn hot, dry summer conditions in the Antelope Valley raise the risk of rapid fire spread and local air-quality impacts.