Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Palmdale's Ellie Fire Grows Rapidly, Evacuations Issued
A fire started in Palmdale and quickly got bigger.
It was first spotted on Barrel Springs Road, and it spread to cover a larger area in about half an hour.
Firefighters are working hard to stop the fire from spreading any further.
People near the fire have been told to leave their homes.
Luckily, nobody has been hurt and no buildings have been damaged so far.
The firefighters are trying to keep the fire from reaching any buildings because it's dry and the fire could easily spread.
A brushfire, named the Ellie Fire, started in Palmdale.
The fire was first reported around 4:38 PM on Monday.
The fire grew from 5 acres to 20-25 acres within 30 minutes.
Evacuations were issued in the area.
Firefighters have temporarily stopped the forward progress.
- Who
- Los Angeles County Fire Department, Firefighters
- What
- A brushfire, named Ellie Fire, broke out and grew rapidly
- When
- First reported around 4:38 PM, Monday
- Where
- Barrel Springs Road near Harold First Street, Palmdale
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the article, but dry conditions are noted.
- Fire Name
- Ellie Fire
- Location
- Barrel Springs Road near Harold First Street, Palmdale
- Initial Size
- 5 acres
- Rapid Growth
- 20-25 acres within 30 minutes
- Evacuations
- Issued in the area
- Injuries
- None reported
- Structure Loss
- None reported
- Containment Status
- Forward progress temporarily stopped