Max Fire Grows to 45 Acres, Threatens Homes As Evacuations Issued

Watch Duty confirms the Max wildfire is now 40% contained.

Firefighters have halted the wildfire's forward progress.

The blaze has tripled in size to 45 acres.

An evacuation order has been issued for Zone STV-PICO, and multiple evacuation warnings have been issued. See above for details.

The LAFD said the blaze has grown to 15 acres.

Smoke is visible from both a hillside and a building complex near the fire area.

Smoke is rising from both vegetation and nearby structures, including commercial buildings.

Firefighters continue battling the Max Fire near Stevenson Ranch amid rising smoke visible from nearby highways.

Incident command has also requested a second-alarm response as crews continue battling the Max Fire near Stevenson Ranch. Residents in the affected zone should follow official instructions and monitor local evacuation maps for updates.

A shelter-in-place order has now been issued for Zone STV-PICO, according to the Genasys evacuation map.

A helicopter is conducting aerial oversight as smoke rises near the threatened residential area.

The Max Fire continues spreading through brush, with firefighters actively protecting threatened homes.

Smoke continues to rise, and structure protection is active near threatened areas east of the fire.

Structures are now threatened, and crews are establishing structure protection near Gloriso Lane and Favoloso Court, east of the fire. Incident command has also requested shelter-in-place guidance for Zone STV-PICO, though officials note a formal order has not yet been issued.

The Max Fire has grown to approximately 3 to 4 acres and is spreading at a moderate rate through medium to heavy brush, according to reports from a helicopter overhead.

Officials note that while the zone is visible on Watch Duty and Genasys Protect maps, a formal shelter-in-place order has not yet been issued at this time.

According to radio traffic, structure protection is being established near Gloriso Lane and Favoloso Court, east of the fire.

Incident command has requested a shelter-in-place for Zone STV-PICO as crews continue working the Max Fire near Stevenson Ranch.

Smoke continues to rise from the area as firefighters work to contain the Max Fire.

Firefighters remain on scene working to contain the fire.

First-arriving crews reported no structures currently threatened; however, fire officials warned the fire has the potential to grow to as much as five acres within the next hour if conditions worsen.

According to fire officials, the blaze has burned approximately one-quarter acre and is spreading slowly eastward through heavy brush.

Firefighters have identified the incident as the Max Fire, a vegetation fire burning southeast of Pico Canyon Road and Stevenson Ranch Parkway.

Firefighters are actively battling the brush fire with aerial and ground support.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Magnolia Ln & Autumn Pl.

Watch Duty confirms the Max wildfire is now 40% contained.

Firefighters have halted the wildfire's forward progress.

The blaze has tripled in size to 45 acres.

An evacuation order has been issued for Zone STV-PICO, and multiple evacuation warnings have been issued. See above for details.

The LAFD said the blaze has grown to 15 acres.

Smoke is visible from both a hillside and a building complex near the fire area.

Smoke is rising from both vegetation and nearby structures, including commercial buildings.

Firefighters continue battling the Max Fire near Stevenson Ranch amid rising smoke visible from nearby highways.

Incident command has also requested a second-alarm response as crews continue battling the Max Fire near Stevenson Ranch. Residents in the affected zone should follow official instructions and monitor local evacuation maps for updates.

A shelter-in-place order has now been issued for Zone STV-PICO, according to the Genasys evacuation map.

A helicopter is conducting aerial oversight as smoke rises near the threatened residential area.

The Max Fire continues spreading through brush, with firefighters actively protecting threatened homes.

Smoke continues to rise, and structure protection is active near threatened areas east of the fire.

Structures are now threatened, and crews are establishing structure protection near Gloriso Lane and Favoloso Court, east of the fire. Incident command has also requested shelter-in-place guidance for Zone STV-PICO, though officials note a formal order has not yet been issued.

The Max Fire has grown to approximately 3 to 4 acres and is spreading at a moderate rate through medium to heavy brush, according to reports from a helicopter overhead.

Officials note that while the zone is visible on Watch Duty and Genasys Protect maps, a formal shelter-in-place order has not yet been issued at this time.

According to radio traffic, structure protection is being established near Gloriso Lane and Favoloso Court, east of the fire.

Incident command has requested a shelter-in-place for Zone STV-PICO as crews continue working the Max Fire near Stevenson Ranch.

Smoke continues to rise from the area as firefighters work to contain the Max Fire.

Firefighters remain on scene working to contain the fire.

First-arriving crews reported no structures currently threatened; however, fire officials warned the fire has the potential to grow to as much as five acres within the next hour if conditions worsen.

According to fire officials, the blaze has burned approximately one-quarter acre and is spreading slowly eastward through heavy brush.

Firefighters have identified the incident as the Max Fire, a vegetation fire burning southeast of Pico Canyon Road and Stevenson Ranch Parkway.

Firefighters are actively battling the brush fire with aerial and ground support.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Magnolia Ln & Autumn Pl.

Watch Duty confirms the Max wildfire is now 40% contained.

Firefighters have halted the wildfire's forward progress.

The blaze has tripled in size to 45 acres.

An evacuation order has been issued for Zone STV-PICO, and multiple evacuation warnings have been issued. See above for details.

The LAFD said the blaze has grown to 15 acres.

Smoke is visible from both a hillside and a building complex near the fire area.

Smoke is rising from both vegetation and nearby structures, including commercial buildings.

Firefighters continue battling the Max Fire near Stevenson Ranch amid rising smoke visible from nearby highways.

Incident command has also requested a second-alarm response as crews continue battling the Max Fire near Stevenson Ranch. Residents in the affected zone should follow official instructions and monitor local evacuation maps for updates.

A shelter-in-place order has now been issued for Zone STV-PICO, according to the Genasys evacuation map.

A helicopter is conducting aerial oversight as smoke rises near the threatened residential area.

The Max Fire continues spreading through brush, with firefighters actively protecting threatened homes.

Smoke continues to rise, and structure protection is active near threatened areas east of the fire.

Structures are now threatened, and crews are establishing structure protection near Gloriso Lane and Favoloso Court, east of the fire. Incident command has also requested shelter-in-place guidance for Zone STV-PICO, though officials note a formal order has not yet been issued.

The Max Fire has grown to approximately 3 to 4 acres and is spreading at a moderate rate through medium to heavy brush, according to reports from a helicopter overhead.

Officials note that while the zone is visible on Watch Duty and Genasys Protect maps, a formal shelter-in-place order has not yet been issued at this time.

According to radio traffic, structure protection is being established near Gloriso Lane and Favoloso Court, east of the fire.

Incident command has requested a shelter-in-place for Zone STV-PICO as crews continue working the Max Fire near Stevenson Ranch.

Smoke continues to rise from the area as firefighters work to contain the Max Fire.

Firefighters remain on scene working to contain the fire.

First-arriving crews reported no structures currently threatened; however, fire officials warned the fire has the potential to grow to as much as five acres within the next hour if conditions worsen.

According to fire officials, the blaze has burned approximately one-quarter acre and is spreading slowly eastward through heavy brush.

Firefighters have identified the incident as the Max Fire, a vegetation fire burning southeast of Pico Canyon Road and Stevenson Ranch Parkway.

Firefighters are actively battling the brush fire with aerial and ground support.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Magnolia Ln & Autumn Pl.

Watch Duty confirms the Max wildfire is now 40% contained.

Firefighters have halted the wildfire's forward progress.

The blaze has tripled in size to 45 acres.

An evacuation order has been issued for Zone STV-PICO, and multiple evacuation warnings have been issued. See above for details.

The LAFD said the blaze has grown to 15 acres.

Smoke is visible from both a hillside and a building complex near the fire area.

Smoke is rising from both vegetation and nearby structures, including commercial buildings.

Firefighters continue battling the Max Fire near Stevenson Ranch amid rising smoke visible from nearby highways.

Incident command has also requested a second-alarm response as crews continue battling the Max Fire near Stevenson Ranch. Residents in the affected zone should follow official instructions and monitor local evacuation maps for updates.

A shelter-in-place order has now been issued for Zone STV-PICO, according to the Genasys evacuation map.

A helicopter is conducting aerial oversight as smoke rises near the threatened residential area.

The Max Fire continues spreading through brush, with firefighters actively protecting threatened homes.

Smoke continues to rise, and structure protection is active near threatened areas east of the fire.

Structures are now threatened, and crews are establishing structure protection near Gloriso Lane and Favoloso Court, east of the fire. Incident command has also requested shelter-in-place guidance for Zone STV-PICO, though officials note a formal order has not yet been issued.

The Max Fire has grown to approximately 3 to 4 acres and is spreading at a moderate rate through medium to heavy brush, according to reports from a helicopter overhead.

Officials note that while the zone is visible on Watch Duty and Genasys Protect maps, a formal shelter-in-place order has not yet been issued at this time.

According to radio traffic, structure protection is being established near Gloriso Lane and Favoloso Court, east of the fire.

Incident command has requested a shelter-in-place for Zone STV-PICO as crews continue working the Max Fire near Stevenson Ranch.

Smoke continues to rise from the area as firefighters work to contain the Max Fire.

Firefighters remain on scene working to contain the fire.

First-arriving crews reported no structures currently threatened; however, fire officials warned the fire has the potential to grow to as much as five acres within the next hour if conditions worsen.

According to fire officials, the blaze has burned approximately one-quarter acre and is spreading slowly eastward through heavy brush.

Firefighters have identified the incident as the Max Fire, a vegetation fire burning southeast of Pico Canyon Road and Stevenson Ranch Parkway.

Firefighters are actively battling the brush fire with aerial and ground support.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Magnolia Ln & Autumn Pl.

Watch Duty confirms the Max wildfire is now 40% contained.

Firefighters have halted the wildfire's forward progress.

The blaze has tripled in size to 45 acres.

An evacuation order has been issued for Zone STV-PICO, and multiple evacuation warnings have been issued. See above for details.

The LAFD said the blaze has grown to 15 acres.

Smoke is visible from both a hillside and a building complex near the fire area.

Smoke is rising from both vegetation and nearby structures, including commercial buildings.

Firefighters continue battling the Max Fire near Stevenson Ranch amid rising smoke visible from nearby highways.

Incident command has also requested a second-alarm response as crews continue battling the Max Fire near Stevenson Ranch. Residents in the affected zone should follow official instructions and monitor local evacuation maps for updates.

A shelter-in-place order has now been issued for Zone STV-PICO, according to the Genasys evacuation map.

A helicopter is conducting aerial oversight as smoke rises near the threatened residential area.

The Max Fire continues spreading through brush, with firefighters actively protecting threatened homes.

Smoke continues to rise, and structure protection is active near threatened areas east of the fire.

Structures are now threatened, and crews are establishing structure protection near Gloriso Lane and Favoloso Court, east of the fire. Incident command has also requested shelter-in-place guidance for Zone STV-PICO, though officials note a formal order has not yet been issued.

The Max Fire has grown to approximately 3 to 4 acres and is spreading at a moderate rate through medium to heavy brush, according to reports from a helicopter overhead.

Officials note that while the zone is visible on Watch Duty and Genasys Protect maps, a formal shelter-in-place order has not yet been issued at this time.

According to radio traffic, structure protection is being established near Gloriso Lane and Favoloso Court, east of the fire.

Incident command has requested a shelter-in-place for Zone STV-PICO as crews continue working the Max Fire near Stevenson Ranch.

Smoke continues to rise from the area as firefighters work to contain the Max Fire.

Firefighters remain on scene working to contain the fire.

First-arriving crews reported no structures currently threatened; however, fire officials warned the fire has the potential to grow to as much as five acres within the next hour if conditions worsen.

According to fire officials, the blaze has burned approximately one-quarter acre and is spreading slowly eastward through heavy brush.

Firefighters have identified the incident as the Max Fire, a vegetation fire burning southeast of Pico Canyon Road and Stevenson Ranch Parkway.

Firefighters are actively battling the brush fire with aerial and ground support.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Magnolia Ln & Autumn Pl.