Wildfire in Antelope Valley burns at least 2,021 acres, evacuation orders in place

A brush fire broke out during mid-90-degree temperatures in the Antelope Valley community of Llano Friday and has scorched 2,021 acres.
By City News Service at ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · · 1 min read

A brush fire broke out during mid-90-degree temperatures in the Antelope Valley community of Llano Friday and has scorched 2,021 acres.
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