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Containment of Canyon Fire Tops 25% as Evacuation Orders Are Downgraded

Over 400 firefighters supported by water-aircraft drops are reinforcing control lines in steep, tinder-dry terrain under lingering high heat, low humidity.

Overview

  • The blaze has burned roughly 5,400 acres south of Lake Piru as it advanced from Ventura into Los Angeles County.
  • Officials lifted evacuation orders for thousands of residents Friday evening, converting zones to warnings as containment rose to roughly 25 percent.
  • Over 400 personnel supported by helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft are bolstering reinforced containment lines.
  • No civilian injuries have been reported, while three firefighters received minor treatment at a local hospital.
  • National Weather Service forecasts persistent triple-digit heat and low humidity through the weekend, raising wildfire risk.