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Canyon Fire Scorches Nearly 5,000 Acres North of Los Angeles with Zero Containment
- The Canyon Fire started just after 1:30 p.m. on Thursday near Piru in Ventura County and quickly expanded to cover more than 2.3 square miles within five hours as it moved eastward.
- The fire occurred amid extreme heat and low humidity, which LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said created dangerous conditions for flames to spread quickly.
- Evacuation orders affected approximately 2,700 residents and 700 buildings in LA County, with 56 individuals relocated from the Lake Piru recreation facility as the fire remained uncontrolled late Thursday.
- Ventura County spokesperson Andrew Dowd described the fire as a "very dynamic situation," warning residents to take evacuation orders seriously and leave immediately when told.
- The fire's rapid growth amid worsening dry conditions suggests ongoing wildfire risks in Southern California, especially through August and September, historically the state's most dangerous months.
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Canyon fire: Evacuation orders issued for Lake Piru area as wildfire burns roughly 5,000 acres near Val Verde
Mandatory evacuation orders were issued Thursday for the Lake Piru and Val Verde areas as a wildfire burned nearby amid searing mid-summer temperatures a Southern California. The Canyon fire has scorched roughly 4,856 acres near Val Verde, straddling Los Angeles and Ventura counties, according to Watch Duty. In addition to the evacuation orders, officials also issued less-severe evacuation warnings for parts of the area. Related Articles …
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