Evacuation Orders Lifted After ‘Minimal’ Overnight Activity

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Topline Evacuation orders across Los Angeles and Ventura counties were lifted as first responders improved containment of the blaze, according to California officials on Saturday who warned dry weather could contribute to “rapid” fire growth over the weekend. California officials warned of hot, dry weather that could contribute to “rapid” fire growth and “significant fire behavior.” Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Key Facts The Canyon Fire was held overnight to 5,370 acres as of Saturday afternoon, as containment increased from 25% to 28%, according to Cal Fire. The agency said overnight fire activity was “minimal” as firefighters strengthened existing control lines, though they noted hot and dry weather is expected to continue in the region, as “historically dry” vegetation contributes to the possibility of “rapid fire growth and significant fire behavior.” Earlier evacuation orders in seven zones in Los Angeles County—including the neighborhoods of Val Verde, Halsey Canyon and Castaic—were downgraded to evacuation warnings, joining eight other zones under similar alerts. In Ventura County, evacuation orders were downgraded in the Lake Piru Recreation Area, East of Piru Canyon Road, East of the Community of Piru and East of Center Street and Highway 126. Big Number 4,200. That’s the total number of residents who were under evacuation orders in Los Angeles County due to the Canyon Fire, a Venture County Fire Department spokesperson told the Associated Press. The orders cover around 1,400 buildings and structures across the county. An additional 12,500 residents remained under an evacuation warning. Crucial Quote Earlier on Thursday, after the fire broke out, LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger wrote on X: “The Canyon Fire is spreading fast under extreme heat & dry conditions near Ventura–LA County line. If you’re in Santa Clarita, Hasley Canyon, or Val Verde, take evacuation orders seriously—when first responders say…