Canyon Fire Contained as Evacuations End Amid Ongoing Heat Wave
TL;DR
The Canyon Fire in California, which burned over 5,370 acres, saw minimal activity overnight, leading to the lifting of evacuation orders in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Despite improved containment, hot and dry weather persists, raising concerns about rapid fire growth. The fire is one of several ongoing wildfires in the state amid an extreme heatwave and dry conditions.
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- Canyon Fire: Evacuation Orders Lifted After ‘Minimal’ Overnight Activity Forbes
- Rapidly growing fire prompts thousands of evacuations in California BBC
- Recap: Firefighters increase Canyon Fire containment to 28% NBC Los Angeles
- Rapidly spreading brush fire prompts evacuations for thousands in California | California wildfires The Guardian
- As Canyon fire winds down, heat wave lingers in Southern California Los Angeles Times
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