The Canyon fire has scorched roughly 4,856 acres near Val Verde, straddling Los Angeles and Ventura counties, according to Watch Duty. In addition to the evacuation orders, officials also issued less-severe evacuation warnings for parts of the area.

The Canyon Fire near Val Verde and Lake Piru has burned 30–50 acres, prompting evacuation orders in Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Mandatory and warning-level evacuations are in effect as fire crews battle the blaze with engines,

The National Weather Service reported that temperatures in the area were hovering around 100 degrees Thursday afternoon.