A fast-moving wildfire in Southern California grew overnight, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate as flames tore through dry brush just north of Los Angeles. The Canyon Fire ignited Thursday afternoon near Lake Piru in Ventura County and quickly grew from 50 acres to nearly 5,000 acres by Friday morning, according to Cal Fire.
As of now, the fire is 0% contained.
Fire fueled by heat, dry winds
Officials described the Canyon fire as a “very dynamic situation,” fueled by hot, dry conditions and challenging topography. As of Friday morning, 250 firefighters battled the blaze with assistance from seven helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Thousands under evacuation orders in Southern California
Officials said more than 4,200 residents and 1,400 structures faced evacuation orders, and another 12,500 people were under evacuation warnings…