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A fast-moving wildfire has burned 60 acres and triggered evacuation orders in Southern California as Red Flag Warnings put the region on high alert for dangerous fire conditions.
The Peak Fire broke out shortly after 1 p.m. Thursday north of San Gabriel Canyon Road and Mirador Drive in Azusa, rapidly growing from a half-acre blaze to over 50 acres, according to incident command.
An evacuation order was issued for zone AZU-MC01, with evacuation warnings quickly following for zones AZU-ABC01, AZU-CYN01-A, AZU-NOB01, AZU-QRY01, LAC-E168-A, and LAC-E170-A as the threat expanded.
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Buildings were reportedly threatened on Foxtail Court and northeast of the fire, prompting crews to deploy for structure protection.
Water drops were made by county fire department helicopters, which were drawing water from a nearby reservoir.
Northbound traffic on San Gabriel Canyon Road is closed at Sierra Madre Avenue per the Azusa Police Department.
An evacuation shelter has been opened at the Memorial Park North Recreation Center at 340 N. Orange Ave. in Azusa.
Red flag warnings issued by the National Weather Service due to critical fire danger amid Santa Ana winds took effect for much of Los Angeles County beginning at 6 a.m. Thursday, and they will remain in effect until 8 p.m. Saturday.
