Summit Fire
- 100% Contained
- 2,690 Acres
- 1 County: Los Angeles
07/10/2026 1:29 PM
07/17/2026 9:49 PM
07/17/2026 7:03 AM
Under Investigation
USFS Angeles National Forest
No team assigned
Jesus Canyon Road East and Avenue Z, Llano
Status reports
Incident Updates
Containment increased to 100%.
The Summit Fire is now 2,690 acres and 95% contained.
Firefighters continue to make steady progress on the Summit Fire, actively constructing and reinforcing control lines to increase containment.
A hot weather pattern remains over the incident today, bringing elevated risks for heat-related illnesses alongside onshore winds that are expected to generate southerly gusts of 25 to 35 mph. While a Red Flag Warning is currently in effect for areas northwest of the Summit Fire, no warning is active for the immediate incident footprint, and the threat of thunderstorms has significantly decreased compared to yesterday. Personnel and the public are urged to remain vigilant, stay hydrated, and practice heat safety.
The Summit Fire is 86% contained.
Firefighters continue to make significant progress building and strengthening control lines. Dry conditions have resulted in low relative humidities with minimal overnight recovery. These conditions, combined with exposure to direct sunlight and high temperatures, may reveal once-dormant heat sources across the incident. Larger fuels and interior pockets of unburned vegetation will continue to burn off. Crews are currently operating in steep, rocky terrain. Local roads are narrow and rocky, presenting challenging driving conditions for emergency equipment.
An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through 8:00pm on Thursday. While general winds are expected to remain light and typical for the area today, an onshore wind push is forecasted for Thursday afternoon, bringing southerly wind gusts between 25 and 35 mph. There is currently an active Red Flag Warning for areas immediately northwest of the fire, but there are no plans to issue a Red Flag Warning for the Summit Fire footprint itself, as the threat of thunderstorm activity has dropped significantly.
Over the next 24 to 48 hours, the prolonged exposure to direct sun, extreme heat, and low relative humidities will keep fuels highly receptive, potentially exposing deeper, previously dormant heat sources. Heavy fuels will continue to smolder well within the containment lines. If conditions continue to trend as predicted over the next 72 hours, fire behavior is expected to remain minimal with no anticipated growth or significant active fire spread.
The Summit Fire is now 72% contained.
Firefighters continue making progress building containment lines around the Summit Fire. Fire activity was minimal today with no perimeter growth. Interior pockets and heavy fuels continue to smolder. Dense annual vegetation remains highly receptive to ignition due to recent hot, dry, and windy conditions. CAL FIRE Damage Inspection (DINS) teams have completed their field assessments. Even though Evacuation Warnings have been lifted, there is still heavy fire equipment working in the area. Residents are urged to drive with caution.
An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect until Thursday evening. This prolonged heat, combined with steep, rocky terrain and narrow roads, presents significant hazards including heat-related illnesses and rolling material. There is also a continued threat of thunderstorms bringing lightning and sudden wind shifts. If these storms materialize, crews should prepare for erratic wind gusts exceeding 40 mph and heavy downpours.
Crews will continue mopping up hot spots and patrolling control lines. Sustained heat and poor overnight humidity recovery may reactivate previously dormant heat sources. Recent burn areas and prior fuel treatments at the head of the fire will continue to aid suppression efforts.
The Summit Fire Unified Command would like the public to know that the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Unverified reports circulating are claiming to reveal how the fire started. Unified Command emphasizes that the information currently being shared across these platforms consists of unverified rumors, and they remind the public that speculation misleads those communities impacted.
Trained fire investigators from Los Angeles County Fire Department are analyzing evidence, and they need time to perform the complex investigation. Unified Command asks for the community's patience and cooperation in allowing these professionals the necessary time and space to conduct a thorough and professional inquiry. Residents and the media are strongly encouraged to avoid spreading unverified claims on social media and to rely solely on official updates provided by the partner agencies.
All evacuation warnings have been lifted for the Summit Fire. Residents are free to resume normal activities. Be cautious of first responders on scene and remain alert of any status updates.
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect through Thursday evening increasing the risk of heat-related illness for ground personnel.
Amidst intense heat, operational priorities will focus on maintaining strict safety protocols and monitoring for potential thunderstorms. Crews will continue strengthening control lines, mopping up hot spots, and identifying secondary contingency lines.
Firefighters continue making progress building control lines and putting out hot spots. Interior pockets of the Summit Fire continue to burn while larger fuels smolder and produce visible smoke. Heavy annual rainfall has created a dense fuel bed, and recent winds, high temperatures, and low relative humidities have rapidly dried out thinner, smaller fuels, creating a highly receptive fuel bed. Suppression crews are operating in steep, rocky terrain, while narrow roads present additional driving hazards. CAL FIRE Damage Inspection Teams (DINS) have completed approximately 90% of the assessments.
A Heat Advisory remains in effect until Tuesday morning, when an Extreme Heat Warning takes effect through Thursday evening. The incident footprint will transition into an Extreme Heat Warning beginning at 10:00am Tuesday, increasing the risk of heat-related illness for ground personnel.
Operational priorities will focus on maintaining strict safety protocols amidst the intense heat while monitoring for potential thunderstorm development. Crews will remain vigilant for erratic outflow winds and dry lightning, which could cause unpredictable fire behavior, while continuing to navigate the hazards of steep terrain and rolling debris.
Crews will continue strengthening control lines and mopping up hot spots. They will also identify secondary control line locations.
Crews are currently holding containment lines steady, mopping up hot spots, and no further fire growth is expected.
The Summit Fire Unified Command has announced that Evacuation Warnings (ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice) will remain in effect for Zones LAC-E107-A and LAC-E127-C until further notice. This cautious approach is due to active incoming winds, potential interior fire behavior, and a heavy presence of emergency vehicles operating throughout the area. Road closures will also remain in place. Keeping these warnings active ensures that both fire crews and the public remain safe while critical operations continue.
Although all Evacuation Orders were downgraded Sunday, active winds mean residents may still see localized smoke and brief interior flare-ups. Because these flare-ups are well inside the established burn area, they pose no threat to containment lines. CAL FIRE Damage Inspection (DINS) personnel have already begun safely accessing cleared zones to validate structure counts, and officials thank the community for their continued cooperation as personnel work to fully secure the area.
The Summit Fire is now 31% contained.
Crews have made significant progress on the Summit Fire and forward progress has been stopped. Hot and dry conditions combined with gusty winds persist across the fire area. The northern portion of the fire is difficult to access due to limited roads, and firefighters are dealing with difficult terrain on the southern portion of the fire. There is still potential for significant fire behavior and rapid growth. Firefighters continue to construct fire line and in some areas are mopping up hot spots.
The Summit Fire is now 15% contained.
The Summit Fire is now 2,690 acres.
Cooler overnight conditions allowed firefighters to strengthen containment lines and improve defensive positions, helping to slow the fire’s spread. Crews continue to attack active fire while protecting homes in threatened areas. Hot, dry weather will persist today, with temperatures near 100 degrees. Single-digit humidity, and gusty ridgetop winds create the potential for rapid fire growth and active fire behavior.
The Summit Fire is now 2,679 acres.
The Summit Fire is now 2,677 acres.
Due to more accurate mapping the Summit Fire is now 2,581 acres.
The Summit Fire is now 2,677 acres.
Firefighters continue to battle the fire from both the air and the ground. Steep, rugged terrain is making access difficult, but crews will remain engaged throughout the night with support from night flying helicopters.
The fire is currently burning toward the Bridge Fire burn scar, where reduced vegetation is expected to help slow fire spread and support suppression efforts.
The Summit Fire is now 2,271 acres.
New Evacuation Warnings have been added.
For additional information on the Summit Fire visit: Emergency – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Shelter information for those evacuated from the Summit Fire have been posted.
The Summit Fire is now 1,600 acres.
Photos of the Summit Fire.
The Summit Fire is now 806 acres. Evacuation Orders and Warnings have been updated.
The Summit Fire is 395 acres. Rapid rate of spread with structures threatened. Access and terrain continue to hamper control efforts.
Evacuation Warnings issued for the Summit Fire.
New incident in LA County - Summit Fire, is 309 acres. Evacuation Orders are in place.
Resources Assigned
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536Personnel
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45Engines
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4Dozers
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4Water Tenders
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15Crews
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
Damage Assessment
Confirmed Damage to Property, Injuries, and Fatalities.
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112Structures ThreatenedResidential, Commercial and Other
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7Structures DamagedResidential, Commercial and Other
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5Structures DestroyedResidential, Commercial and Other
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2Confirmed Firefighter Injuries
Contact Information
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