Canyon Fire containment at 28 percent near Lake Piru

A fast-moving brush fire near Lake Piru remains active with evacuation orders in effect as containment improves.

Canyon Fire containment at 28 percent near Lake Piru

The Canyon Fire has grown to about 5,370 acres and is now 28 percent contained in Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Fire officials say bone-dry brush, extreme heat, and low humidity kept the fight difficult, but air and ground crews pressed the effort on Friday after Thursday’s progress reduced the fire’s growth. Growth was limited to roughly 500 acres, and some evacuation levels were downgraded in several zones. Three firefighters sustained minor injuries and were taken to a local hospital, with officials saying they expect full recovery. No homes have been lost and residents expressed gratitude for the ongoing response. Evacuation warnings remain in place for multiple communities, and Castaic High School remained closed as the fire nears its northern edge. A Santa Clarita resident praised the local responders, underscoring the community’s reliance on frontline crews.

The Canyon Fire highlights how long drought conditions and hot spells keep wildfire risk high even as containment ticks up. With rugged terrain and shifting winds, crews must stay vigilant while managing evacuations that disrupt daily life and local economies. This incident underlines a broader pattern: firefighting is as much about protecting communities and infrastructure as it is about burning fuels. As weather changes, officials will need to guard against complacency and plan for the next phase of containment, including potential shifts in evacuation levels and resource allocation.

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As the situation evolves, the next update will show how weather and terrain shape containment efforts.