A rapidly spreading brush fire swept through the Antelope Acres area on Friday afternoon, prompting evacuation warnings as it burned approximately 2,000 acres. The aggressive blaze moved from Los Angeles County into the adjacent Kern County, alarming local communities.
Named the Macy Fire, the inferno erupted near North 110th Street West and Highway 138, as reported by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
The fire’s rapid advance across county lines led authorities to caution residents south of Rosamond, advising them to be ready to evacuate if necessary.
Evacuation warnings have been issued for specific zones: KRN-152-A and KRN-153-A in Kern County, along with LAC-E1641, LAC-E1642, and LAC-E1639 in Los Angeles County.
In addition, a shelter-in-place order remains in effect for the LA County zones LAC-E1639 and LAC-E1642, urging residents to stay put and take necessary precautions.
Officials have advised the public to consult official maps to stay updated on the current boundaries of the evacuation areas.
By 7:45 p.m., fire officials announced that forward progress of the blaze had been stopped, and containment was at 31%.
Even for those outside evacuation zones, authorities urged caution.
Residents in nearby communities were advised to stay indoors, shut all doors and windows, and turn off air conditioning units to reduce smoke exposure.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
