Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:09am on 09 Aug 2025,Saturday International
A fast-moving wildfire—dubbed the Canyon Fire—ignited on August 7 near Lake Piru and has since scorched approximately 5,370 acres across Ventura and Los Angeles counties, reaching up to 8 square miles in size . Fueled by triple-digit heat, low humidity, and dry brush, the blaze remains volatile, with only about 25–30 percent contained. Mandatory evacuation orders now affect around 2,700 residents, while another 14,000–19,000 people are under evacuation warnings—with numerous structures threatened . Fire crews—over 400 strong with air support—are battling the fire, aided by cooler overnight temperatures to slow its spread . No civilian injuries have been reported, though one firefighter sustained a minor injury, and two minor structures were lost. (PC: AFP)
