Update: Lemon Fire burns 167 acres in Los Angeles County

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Updated: 4:32 p.m. June 13

First discovered: 2 hours ago, 2:11 p.m. June 13

Initial location: Near Sierra Hwy and Pearlblossom Hwy, South of Palmdale, Los Angeles County, Calif.

Fire unit: Los Angeles County Fire Department

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lemon Fire

Lemon Fire initially started today at 2:11 p.m. at Near Sierra Hwy and Pearlblossom Hwy, South of Palmdale in Los Angeles County, California.

It has burned 167 acres after being active for two hours. At present, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.

Evacuation information from Cal Fire

Evacuation Orders

Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access.

LAC-E047

LAC-E048

Evacuation Warnings

Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.

LAC-E091

LAC-E045-A

LACE046

PAL-029

PAL-032

LAC-E049

LAC-E096-B

LAC-E095

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published June 13, 2026 at 3:22 PM.