The Lake Fire has burned over 19,000 acres since it broke out last week, with firefighters managing to get the blaze nearly 40 percent contained as of Monday evening.

**UPDATE** #LakeFire is currently 19,029 acres with 38% containment. The fire remain active throughout the day with temperatures from 99-103 degrees.

— L.A. County Fire Department (@LACoFDPIO) August 18, 2020

The brush fire in Lake Hughes, dubbed the Lake Fire, was first reported at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and has grown to an estimated 19,029 acres in size as of Monday evening.

“The fire remain(ed) active throughout the day with temperatures from 99-103 degrees,” reads a tweet from the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Firefighters managed to reach 38 percent containment as of Monday evening, representing an increase of nearly 10 percent since Monday morning.

Officials expect the Lake Fire to be fully contained by Sept. 2.

Over 1,800 firefighters battled the blaze Monday, with dozens of aircraft assisting in the fight from the air.

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At least 12 structures and 21 outbuildings have been destroyed by the Lake Fire, with an additional 4,570 structures still threatened, according to fire officials.

“What I will say is that for the people that lost their structures our hearts go out to them, but I would tell you that my observations of our firefighters is not just from Los Angeles County Fire Department, but from all the firefighters,” said Fire Chief Daryl Osby with the L.A. County Fire Department during a morning press conference. “(Firefighters) are doing things to protect and save structures in a way that I might not do to save my own, so my hat goes off to them as it relates to their commitment.”

The terrain has been rugged, steep, and inaccessible, making it difficult for firefighters to work on the ground to extinguish hot spots.

As of Monday evening, evacuations in place include:

Evacuations due to the Lake Fire are in place in the area of Lake Hughes Road west of Pine Canyon Road and south of Dry Gulch Road.

Lake Fire evacuations are also in place east of Ridge Route Road, west of Lake Hughes Road and South of Highway 138.

Those evacuating because of the Lake Fire can go to:

Highland High School 39055 25th Street West Palmdale, CA

Residents are expected to stay in cars. Small animals are welcome however will remain in cars. No Animal Care services available

Lake Fire Road Closures as of 8 a.m. Monday:

• Lake Hughes Road remains closed from Ridge Route Road to Pine Canyon
• Three Points from Highway 138 to Pine Canyon
• Old Ridge Route Road from Highway 138 to Pine Canyon
• San Francisquito Road from Stater Lane to Spunky Canyon Road

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