Brush fire scorches 2,000 acres across LA and Kern counties, triggering evacuation warnings
A brush fire, known as the Macy Fire, has scorched approximately 2,000 acres across Los Angeles and Kern counties. Evacuation warnings have been issued for several areas as the fire continues to spread. Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and monitor official updates regarding evacuation zones.
- ▪The Macy Fire ignited near North 110th Street West and Highway 138.
- ▪Evacuation warnings were issued in specific zones of Kern and Los Angeles counties.
- ▪As of 7:45 p.m., the fire's forward progress had been stopped, with 31% containment.
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Metro Brush fire scorches 2,000 acres across LA and Kern counties, triggering evacuation warnings By Daniel Farr Published June 6, 2026, 12:01 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A fast-moving brush fire has triggered evacuation warnings after it tore through the Antelope Acres area Friday afternoon, torching roughly 2,000 acres as flames pushed from Los Angeles County into neighboring Kern County. Dubbed the Macy Fire, the blaze ignited near North 110th Street West and Highway 138, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Driven across county lines, the fire prompted officials to warn residents south of Rosamond to prepare to leave. Even for those outside evacuation zones, authorities urged caution.
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