Evacuation warnings lifted after brush fire near Palmdale chars more than 360 acres

PALMDALE, Calif. (KABC) — Evacuation warnings were briefly issued after a brush fire erupted near Palmdale and charred more than 360 acres Monday afternoon, authorities said.

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Firefighters responded around 4:10 p.m. near West 90th Street West and West Avenue H in Antelope Acres to reports of a rapidly growing brush fire that initially burned 30 acres, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

The Jarvis Fire quickly grew to about 362 acres before crews stopped forward progress of the blaze shortly after 6 p.m.

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Evacuation warnings issued for two zones were later lifted. Crews continued working in the area.

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It’s unclear what started the fire. No injuries were reported.

City News Service contributed to this report.

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