Hawk Fire in Acton Burns 400 Acres; King Fire in Gorman Contained 40%

Hawk Fire Update in Acton

• 🔥 The Hawk Fire in Acton has burned approximately 400 acres with 6% containment.
• ⚠️ Mandatory evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings for residents near the fire.
• ⚡ Forward progress of the fire was stopped Thursday evening, fueled by winds and dry brush.
• 📡 Aerial drops of water and fire retardant helped protect several communication towers in the hills.
• ❓ The cause of the Hawk Fire is currently unknown.

King Fire Progress in Gorman

• 🚒 Firefighters are making progress on the King Fire in Gorman, near the 5 Freeway.
• 💨 This fire has burned 577 acres and is 40% contained.
• ⚠️ A shelter-in-place warning was issued east of the 5 Freeway and south of Highway 138.
• 🏘️ Evacuation warnings are in place for Gorman's Hungry Valley and Paradise Ranch neighborhoods.
• 💥 Two RVs parked at Pyramid Lake were destroyed by the King Fire.

Weather Conditions and Outlook

• 🌬️ Winds have died down significantly in the Acton area, with speeds now around 7 miles per hour, down from double-digit gusts.
• 💧 Relative humidity has improved to 55%, and temperatures have dropped to about 70%.
• 📈 Winds are expected to pick up slightly again tomorrow late afternoon/early evening, primarily out of the west.
• ☁️ Tomorrow morning will also see a mild increase in winds, considered regular conditions without advisories.