Fire developing in the Canyon region expands to cover approximately 20 square kilometers northwest of Los Angeles.
The Canyon Fire, which ignited near Holser Canyon Road, northeast of Piru, has grown to approximately 20 square kilometers in size. Although the fire is still active, it is under effective control with significant containment, as reported on August 11-12, 2025.
Authorities have lifted evacuation orders, allowing residents to return home, though vigilance and adherence to official updates remain important. The fire burned around 5,000 acres across Ventura and Los Angeles counties, with containment reaching approximately 28-29% by August 9 and continuing to improve.
The initial evacuation orders affected thousands of residents and hundreds of structures, but as containment improved, most orders were lifted by August 10. However, initial warnings and evacuations were widespread, and residents in previously affected zones should stay informed through official channels as fire conditions can change.
A local emergency declaration was issued by Los Angeles County to expedite resources and firefighting coordination, involving multiple agencies including CAL FIRE, Ventura and Los Angeles County Fire Departments, U.S. Forest Service, and law enforcement. Firefighting personnel have steadily increased from about 400 to over 1,100, with deployment of engines, hand crews, helicopters, dozers, water tenders, and air tankers.
No homes were confirmed destroyed, though some outbuildings burned. Weather conditions initially challenged crews with heat up to 100°F and strong winds but eased at night, aiding containment.
Although the Canyon Fire is the focus, it's important to note that the "Eaton" fire near Pasadena and Altadena, which had destroyed over 16,000 buildings at the beginning of the year, and the "Palisades" fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles, are no longer active.
Kathryn Barger from the Los Angeles County administration urged residents of nearby communities to take evacuation orders seriously, as the Canyon Fire could occur quickly, similar to the "Eaton" fire. Andrew Dowd of the Ventura County Fire Department expressed optimism about potential progress overnight on Friday.
Despite the progress made, the cause of the Canyon Fire remains unknown. The fire is currently threatening power lines and several communities, but with the combined efforts of firefighters, the situation is under control.
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In this period, the Canyon Fire threatening power lines and numerous communities in California, spanning across Ventura and Los Angeles counties, was effectively controlled by firefighters, reaching approximately 28-29% containment by August 9. Although the fire's origin remains undetermined, science and environmental-science researchers have been observing the weather patterns and fire behavior to aid in management efforts.
