Rapidly spreading Peak Fire forces evacuations in Azusa as red-flag alerts loom
A fast-moving wildfire dubbed the Peak Fire burned about 22 acres near Azusa, prompting evacuation orders and warnings as red-flag conditions persist.
The Peak Fire ignited just after 1 p.m. Thursday north of San Gabriel Canyon Road and Mirador Drive, expanding from a half-acre to roughly 22 acres. Authorities ordered evacuations for zone AZU-MC01 and issued warnings for nearby neighborhoods. Fire crews focused on protecting homes on Foxtail Court and the area northeast of the blaze. The incident occurs while a red-flag warning remains in effect across Southern California through Saturday.
Why it matters
It highlights the immediate danger to homes and the heightened wildfire risk under red-flag conditions in Southern California.
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