Canyon Fire: Evacuation Orders Issued In Parts Of Ventura And LA Counties
Firefighters battle flames from the Canyon Fire in Castaic, California. Getty Images
The Canyon Fire broke on Thursday afternoon near the town of Piru in Ventura County, California and the cause of the blaze is still under investigation.
The fire has rapidly grown from around 30 acres when first reported to 4,856 acres as of late Thursday night, with 0% containment, according to Cal Fire.
The growing blaze has triggered evacuation orders in six zones across Los Angeles County—including the neighborhoods of Val Verde, Hasley Canyon and Castaic—while eight other zones were under evacuation warnings.
In Ventura County, evacuation orders are in effect across four areas, including the Lake Piru Recreation Area, East of Piru Canyon Road, East of the Community of Piru and East of Center Street / Highway 126.
Earlier on Thursday, after the fire broke out, LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger wrote on X: 'The Canyon Fire is spreading fast under extreme heat & dry conditions near Ventura–LA County line. If you're in Santa Clarita, Hasley Canyon, or Val Verde, take evacuation orders seriously — when first responders say GO, leave immediately. Keep aware—please don't risk lives.'
Firefighters battle flames from the Canyon Fire in Castaic, California. Getty Images
A resident walks along Hasley Canyon Road as the Canyon Fire burns on Thursday. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
The Canyon Fire burns on Thursday in Hasley Canyon. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
A resident rides a golf cart as he exits his property while the Canyon Fire burns on. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
Fast-moving Canyon fire burns nearly 5,000 acres, spurs evacuations in Ventura and L.A. counties (Los Angeles Times)
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