Peak Fire grows to 22 acres near Azusa, prompting evacuation orders

The Peak Fire began around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. It's seen here from an Alert California camera on Pine Mountain. (Alert California / UC San Diego) This is a developing story. For the most up-to-date information about the fire you can check:

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Evacuation orders and warnings have been issued near a brush fire north of San Gabriel Canyon Road in Azusa. The Peak Fire has burned about 22 acres since igniting on Thursday afternoon. Authorities warn that structures are threatened to the northeast of the fire.

Southern California is under a red flag warning because of heat, low humidity and Santa Ana winds. Those conditions will continue through Saturday, according to National Weather Service forecasters.

The basics

Acreage: 22 acres as of Thursday afternoon

Containment : 0%

Structures destroyed: None reported, but several are threatened.

Deaths: None

Injuries: None

Evacuation map and orders

Evacuation orders have been issued by the Azusa Police Department for the following areas:

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Evacuation warnings

Authorities say those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave immediately. Details here.

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AZU-NOB01

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