Canyon Fire Update: 4800+ Acres Burned Near Ventura-LA County Line

Canyon Fire Overview

• 🔥 The Canyon Fire has scorched over 4800 acres and is burning near the Ventura-Los Angeles County line.
• ⚠️ As of Friday morning, the fire remains at 0% containment.

Fire Activity and Containment Efforts

• 📍 The most active spot is currently observed in the Lake Piru area.
• 💨 While there is significant smoke, active flames are not widespread, with crews focusing on low-lying areas.
• 📉 The fire has receded from a high school where it was encroaching late last night.

Aerial Support and Ground Operations

• 🚁 Fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters have paused overnight but are expected to resume operations shortly to target hot spots.
• 💧 Ground crews are actively battling the fire in accessible areas.

Evacuations and Impact

• 🏠 Thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate their homes due to the fast-moving fire.
• 🚗 Evacuations are still in effect for many areas.