Photos: Fast-moving Canyon Fire forces thousands to evacuate in LA, Ventura counties

A Southern California wildfire forced thousands in Los Angeles and Ventura counties to evacuate and a local emergency proclamation was issued after it ignited and exploded in size during a searing heat wave on Thursday.The big picture: The Canyon Fire near Lake Piru, a reservoir some 60 miles northwest of downtown LA, was first reported just before 1:30pm local time to be around 30 acres, per Cal Fire. It had grown to more than 1,000 acres in a few hours and was still burning out of control into the evening.⚠️🔥Canyon Fire 8/7 P.M. UPDATE🔥⚠️ Estimated acreage: 1,500 Containment: 0% For the most up to date emergency...Posted by Los Angeles County Fire Department on Thursday, August 7, 2025 Evacuation warnings have been issued from the LA County line to northwest of Lake Piru. Photo: Eric Thayer/Getty Images Smoke rises on Henry Mayo Drive as the Canyon Fire burns on Aug. 7 in Piru. Nearby roads have been closed due to the fire. Photo: Luke Hales/Getty Images The LA County Board of Supervisors issued an emergency proclamation in response to the Canyon Fire. Photo: Luke Hales/Getty Images Temperatures in the area have reached 95-100°F with 15%-20% humidity amid southwesterly 8-15 mph winds gusting to 25 mph, per an X post from the National Weather Service's LA office. Photo: Luke Hales/Getty Images Hot, dry and windy weather that helps wildfires spread is becoming more common across much of the U.S. amid climate change, research shows. Photo: Eric Thayer/Getty ImagesMore from Axios: "Fire weather" is happening more oftenThe hidden health harms of wildfire smokePhotographer seeks "complete picture" on wildfires, climate changeEditor's note: This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

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