Palmdale Ellie Fire: Map and evacuation updates as blaze spreads near Lake Palmdale

A fire, dubbed Ellie Fire, is burning near Lake Palmdale in California. The fire broke out on Monday afternoon.

Updated on: Sep 2, 2025, 06:24:13 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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A wildfire, now known as the Ellie Fire, is burning near Lake Palmdale, California, after breaking out Monday afternoon. As of the latest update, the fire has grown to approximately 25 acres and continues to spread, prompting shelter-in-place orders and evacuation warnings in several areas.

Fire near Lake Palmdale, California. (X)

The fire reportedly began as a 5-acre blaze shortly after 4:30 p.m. near Barrel Springs Road and Harold First Street.

Current Evacuation Alerts:

Shelter-in-Place: Zone PAL-029

Evacuation Warnings: Zones PAL-027, PAL-028, and PAL-030

Residents can view current evacuation zones on the Genasys Evacuation Ma p for real-time fire and evacuation updates.

Authorities are urging residents to remain alert and prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen.

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Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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