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Lemon Fire Burns 300 Acres, Evacuations Ordered, Highway Closed

6/14/2026

Summary

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The Lemon Fire ignited after 2 p.m. on June 13, 2026 near the 14 Freeway and Pearblossom Highway south of Palmdale.
By Saturday night the fire had burned about 300 acres and was 47% contained.
Evacuation warnings were issued for zones LAC-E045-A, LAC-E046, LAC-E049, LAC-E091, LAC-E095, LAC-E096-B, PAL-029, and PAL-032.
The Antelope Valley YMCA opened a shelter for displaced residents.
Sierra Highway through the Angeles National Forest was closed in both directions.

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Story summary

The Lemon Fire ignited after 2 p.m. on June 13, 2026 near the 14 Freeway and Pearblossom Highway south of Palmdale.
By Saturday night the fire had burned about 300 acres and was 47% contained.
Evacuation warnings were issued for zones LAC-E045-A, LAC-E046, LAC-E049, LAC-E091, LAC-E095, LAC-E096-B, PAL-029, and PAL-032.
The Antelope Valley YMCA opened a shelter for displaced residents.
Sierra Highway through the Angeles National Forest was closed in both directions.