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Helicopters, C-130 Battle 2,677-Acre Summit Fire, 600 Evacuated

7/11/2026

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Firefighters deployed helicopters and a C-130 to fight the Summit Fire.
The fire ignited Friday near Jesus Canyon Road and East Avenue Z, burning 2,677 acres with no containment.
Evacuation orders affected about 600 people.
The Antelope Valley Family YMCA opened as a shelter.
Air monitors showed moderate particles, prompting the South Coast Air Quality Management District and Los Angeles County Health Department to issue smoke advisories until 5 p.m. Saturday.

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Story summary

Firefighters deployed helicopters and a C-130 to fight the Summit Fire.
The fire ignited Friday near Jesus Canyon Road and East Avenue Z, burning 2,677 acres with no containment.
Evacuation orders affected about 600 people.
The Antelope Valley Family YMCA opened as a shelter.
Air monitors showed moderate particles, prompting the South Coast Air Quality Management District and Los Angeles County Health Department to issue smoke advisories until 5 p.m. Saturday.