Overview

• The Canyon Fire has scorched about 4,856 acres with zero containment reported as of early Friday
• Evacuation orders and warnings span multiple zones, affecting over 16,700 residents and numerous structures in Ventura and Los Angeles counties
• Some 250 firefighters aided by helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft are conducting suppression efforts amid triple-digit heat and gusty winds
• The fire’s rapid eastward advance is threatening communities including Hasley Canyon, Val Verde and Hathaway Ranch Cal Fire has launched an investigation into the blaze’s cause as hot, dry conditions keep fire risk elevated through the weekend