Rapidly growing fire prompts thousands of evacuations in California
Published: 8/9/2025

Thousands evacuated due to rapidly growing Canyon Fire in California, with one firefighter injured in the battle. By Friday, officials contained 28% of the blaze, reducing evacuation orders. The fire, near Ventura and Los Angeles counties, has expanded to nearly 5,400 acres, fueled by extreme heat and dry conditions, with 400 firefighters working to contain it as it moves east toward Castaic.