![[01-08-2025] Lidia Fire Burns 348 Acres in Acton, Threatens Structures](https://ak1.to//nBjAV.webp)
A vegetation fire burned 348 acres of terrain in Acton, Los Angeles County, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, threatening structures and halting Metrolink service.
The Lidia Fire erupted early Wednesday afternoon near Soledad Canyon Road and Bootleggers Canyon. Initially burning 50 acres, the fire expanded to 80 acres by 4:30 p.m. with 30% containment, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
By early Wednesday evening, the fire had grown to 348 acres, with containment increasing to 40%. Los Angeles County fire crews and the U.S. Forest Service worked together to combat the blaze.
Metrolink suspended service on its Antelope Valley line between Vista Canyon and Lancaster due to the fire.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. It broke out during Santa Ana wind conditions that have fueled several brush fires across the region.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
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