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Update on California Wildfires: Canyon Fire Contained, Eaton Fire Recovery Underway
California is once again battling wildfires, with the ongoing Canyon Fire in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties making significant progress towards containment. Meanwhile, recovery efforts continue for the devastating Eaton Fire that hit the Pasadena and Altadena areas earlier this year.
The Canyon Fire, which began on August 10, has now burned just under 5,000 acres and is over 75% contained. The fire has primarily impacted northern Los Angeles County and Ventura County, with multiple evacuation orders issued across affected areas. As of August 11, 2025, the fire is approximately 78% contained, thanks to the substantial efforts of over 1,100 personnel, 129 engines, multiple helicopters, dozers, water tenders, and hand crews from various cooperating agencies including Los Angeles County Fire, Ventura County Fire, CAL FIRE, and others.
The spokesman for the fire department in Ventura County, Andrew Dowd, is optimistic that progress could be made overnight on Friday. He emphasized the importance of the continued efforts to contain the fire, as light winds are driving the wildfire eastward. While these winds are not causing widespread sparks like the fires in January, they still pose a threat.
In contrast, the Eaton Fire, which destroyed more than 16,000 buildings at the beginning of the year, is now in the recovery phase. Kathryn Barger from the Los Angeles County administration has urged residents of nearby communities to take evacuation orders seriously, as the memory of the destructive Eaton Fire remains fresh.
The largest wildfire of the year so far, the "Gifford Fire" in a forest area in central California, has spread by Thursday evening to an area of more than 400 square kilometers and was 15% contained as of the latest reports. The fire department in Ventura County is actively fighting the wildfire, with Andrew Dowd leading the efforts.
As the wildfire season continues, authorities urge residents to stay vigilant and follow official instructions. For the latest updates on the Canyon Fire and other wildfires in California, visit your local news outlets or emergency management websites.
[1] Los Angeles Times. (2025, August 11). Canyon Fire in Los Angeles County: What we know so far. Retrieved from https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-08-11/canyon-fire-los-angeles-county-latest-updates
[2] Ventura County Star. (2025, August 11). Canyon Fire updates: What we know so far. Retrieved from https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/2025/08/11/canyon-fire-updates-latest-information-ventura-county-fire/
[3] ABC7 Los Angeles. (2025, August 11). Canyon Fire: Evacuation orders issued, thousands of homes threatened. Retrieved from https://abc7.com/canyon-fire-evacuation-orders-los-angeles-county-ventura-county/11605519/
[4] CAL FIRE. (2025, August 11). Canyon Fire Incident Information. Retrieved from https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2025/canyon-fire/
[5] NBC Los Angeles. (2025, August 11). Canyon Fire: Mandatory evacuations issued in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Retrieved from https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/canyon-fire-mandatory-evacuations-los-angeles-ventura-counties/2671247/
- The Canyon Fire in Los Angeles County, currently 78% contained, has impacted northern parts of the city and Ventura County, necessitating multiple evacuation orders.
- As the authorities continue to make progress in containing the Canyon Fire, residents are urged to follow official updates and remain vigilant, particularly in light of the Eaton Fire's previous destructive impact on Pasadena and Altadena earlier this year.
- While the focus is on the Canyon Fire in California, it's important to note that the "Gifford Fire" in central California's forest area has already burned over 400 square kilometers and is only 15% contained, demonstrating the ongoing challenges posed by wildfires in the USA.
