acton fire emergency crews are responding to a brush fire in Acton that officials have dubbed the Crown Fire, first reported around 11: 25 a. m. ET near Soledad Canyon and Crown Valley Road. An evacuation order has been issued for zone LAC-E087, impacting Soledad Canyon Road and Crown Valley Road, with authorities warning residents to leave immediately for safety. As of 12: 45 p. m. ET, the AV Metrolink Line was being shut down due to the Crown Fire.
Acton Fire timeline: location, growth, and immediate impacts
The brush fire was first reported around 11: 25 a. m. ET on Soledad Canyon near Crown Valley Road in Acton. Los Angeles County Fire Department units arrived at 11: 23 a. m. ET to what was described as a second-alarm brush fire.
At 11: 40 a. m. ET, a second alarm was requested after the fire was spotting ahead of itself and heading toward structures. By 11: 55 a. m. ET, the Crown Fire was at 25 acres and still being driven by the wind, and officials on scene described it as wind-driven, burning uphill.
By 12: 34 p. m. ET, the Los Angeles County Fire Department put the Crown Fire at approximately 80 acres, noting that continued size-up was expected. At 12: 45 p. m. ET, the AV Metrolink Line was being shut down due to the Crown Fire.
Emergency officials have not released additional details in the provided updates about containment, injuries, or structure damage. The incident remains active and developing.
Evacuation order and warnings: zones and instructions
An evacuation order has been issued for zone LAC-E087, impacting Soledad Canyon Road and Crown Valley Road. The evacuation instruction is explicit: gather family and pets and leave immediately, with officials warning that safety is in danger for anyone who stays. Authorities also advised residents to use caution while evacuating and to follow instructions from emergency personnel.
In addition to the evacuation order, zones LAC-E090 and LAC-E086 are under evacuation warnings. Residents in those areas were told to prepare to leave if they live there or are nearby, and to consider leaving now if they need more time to evacuate.
For emergency assistance, officials directed the public to dial 9-1-1. Additional public information was referenced through official alert channels named by authorities in the evacuation messaging.
Official reactions and what authorities are saying
The Los Angeles County Fire Department described the incident as a second-alarm brush fire with a moderate rate of spread, and stated at 12: 34 p. m. ET that the fire was approximately 80 acres with continued size-up expected. Earlier updates from officials on scene described the fire as wind-driven and burning uphill.
Officials also stated that the fire was spotting ahead of itself and moving toward structures as of 11: 40 a. m. ET, prompting the request for a second alarm. No further official details were provided in the updates available here about evacuation sheltering or road closures beyond the evacuation zones and the rail shutdown notice.
acton fire conditions remain dynamic, with officials continuing to assess the incident and issue safety instructions tied to evacuation zones and transportation impacts.
Quick context
The incident is being referred to by officials as the Crown Fire and is described as a brush fire in Acton near Soledad Canyon and Crown Valley Road. Evacuation actions escalated as the fire’s acreage increased and as officials cited wind-driven behavior and spotting.
What’s next
Updates are expected as the Los Angeles County Fire Department continues its size-up and operational response, and as evacuation orders and warnings are reassessed based on fire behavior. Residents in LAC-E087, LAC-E090, and LAC-E086 should continue to follow emergency personnel instructions and be ready for further changes affecting evacuations and transportation while the acton fire remains active.
