Thousands evacuated as wildfires burn in California
Canyon Fire A street sign is seen near flames from the Canyon Fire on August 7, 2025, in Castaic, California. Evacuation warnings have been issued from the L.A. County line to the northwest of Lake Piru. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the area reached between 90 to 100 degrees with 15% to 20% humidity. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
ByCox Media Group National Content Desk
A fire in the mountains north of Los Angeles has forced thousands of people to evacuate, but firefighters are making headway against the blaze.
The Canyon Fire sparked on Thursday and quickly grew to more than 7.6 square miles, The Associated Press reported.
In all, about 5,000 acres have burned.
“These fires can start and grow pretty rapidly because of how dry everything is and how hot everything is,” National Weather Service meteorologist Bryan Lewis told the AP.
Hundreds of firefighters on the ground and in the air in planes and helicopters worked to contain the blaze, which was about 25% under control on Friday, KNBC reported.
On Thursday, crews had to deal with 100-degree temperatures and winds, officials said, according to the AP.
No civilians have been hurt, but one firefighter had minor injuries. No single-family or multi-family homes have been destroyed.
A separate wildfire, dubbed the Gifford Fire, has burned more than 101,000 acres, according to Watch Duty. It was formed by four smaller fires that started on Aug. 1, the AP reported.
There have been more than 4,400 wildfires in California so far this year, up from 3,800 at the same time last year.
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Canyon Fire CASTAIC, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 7: A firefighter battles flames from the Canyon Fire on August 7, 2025 in Castaic, California. Evacuation warnings have been issued from the L.A. County line to the northwest of Lake Piru. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the area reached between 90 to 100 degrees with 15% to 20% humidity. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
Canyon Fire CASTAIC, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 7: Firefighters battle flames from the Canyon Fire on August 7, 2025 in Castaic, California. Evacuation warnings have been issued from the L.A. County line to the northwest of Lake Piru. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the area reached between 90 to 100 degrees with 15% to 20% humidity. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
Canyon Fire CASTAIC, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 7: Firefighters walk up a hillside near flames from the Canyon Fire on August 7, 2025 in Castaic, California. Evacuation warnings have been issued from the L.A. County line to the northwest of Lake Piru. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the area reached between 90 to 100 degrees with 15% to 20% humidity. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
Canyon Fire CASTAIC, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 7: Firefighters battle flames from the Canyon Fire on August 7, 2025 in Castaic, California. Evacuation warnings have been issued from the L.A. County line to the northwest of Lake Piru. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the area reached between 90 to 100 degrees with 15% to 20% humidity. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
Canyon Fire CASTAIC, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 7: Firefighters drive down a road during the Canyon Fire on August 7, 2025 in Castaic, California. Evacuation warnings have been issued from the L.A. County line to the northwest of Lake Piru. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the area reached between 90 to 100 degrees with 15% to 20% humidity. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
Canyon Fire CASTAIC, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 7: Firefighters battle flames from the Canyon Fire on August 7, 2025 in Castaic, California. Evacuation warnings have been issued from the L.A. County line to the northwest of Lake Piru. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the area reached between 90 to 100 degrees with 15% to 20% humidity. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
Canyon Fire CASTAIC, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 7: Firefighters stage on a hillside near flames from the Canyon Fire on August 7, 2025 in Castaic, California. Evacuation warnings have been issued from the L.A. County line to the northwest of Lake Piru. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the area reached between 90 to 100 degrees with 15% to 20% humidity. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
Canyon Fire CASTAIC, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 7: Firefighters battle flames from the Canyon Fire on August 7, 2025 in Castaic, California. Evacuation warnings have been issued from the L.A. County line to the northwest of Lake Piru. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the area reached between 90 to 100 degrees with 15% to 20% humidity. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
Canyon Fire CASTAIC, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 7: Firefighters drive down a road during the Canyon Fire on August 7, 2025 in Castaic, California. Evacuation warnings have been issued from the L.A. County line to the northwest of Lake Piru. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the area reached between 90 to 100 degrees with 15% to 20% humidity. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
Canyon Fire CASTAIC, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 7: Firefighters battle flames from the Canyon Fire on August 7, 2025 in Castaic, California. Evacuation warnings have been issued from the L.A. County line to the northwest of Lake Piru. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the area reached between 90 to 100 degrees with 15% to 20% humidity. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
Canyon Fire CASTAIC, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 7: A street sign is seen near flames from the Canyon Fire on August 7, 2025 in Castaic, California. Evacuation warnings have been issued from the L.A. County line to the northwest of Lake Piru. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the area reached between 90 to 100 degrees with 15% to 20% humidity. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
Canyon Fire CASTAIC, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 07: Firefighters battle flames from the Canyon Fire on August 7, 2025 in Castaic, California. Evacuation warnings have been issued from the L.A. County line to the northwest of Lake Piru. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the area reached between 90 to 100 degrees with 15% to 20% humidity. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
Canyon Fire CASTAIC, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 07: Firefighters battle flames from the Canyon Fire on August 7, 2025 in Castaic, California. Evacuation warnings have been issued from the L.A. County line to the northwest of Lake Piru. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the area reached between 90 to 100 degrees with 15% to 20% humidity. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
Canyon Fire PIRU, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 7: A water dropping helicopter moves towards the Canyon Fire on August 7, 2025 in Piru, California. Evacuation warnings have been issued from the L.A. County line to the northwest of Lake Piru. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the area reached between 90 to 100 degrees with 15% to 20% humidity. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
Canyon Fire PIRU, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 7: A plane drops fire retardant on a hillside during the Canyon Fire on August 7, 2025 in Piru, California. Evacuation warnings have been issued from the L.A. County line to the northwest of Lake Piru. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the area reached between 90 to 100 degrees with 15% to 20% humidity. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
Canyon Fire CASTAIC, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 07: Firefighters battle flames from the Canyon Fire on August 7, 2025 in Castaic, California. Evacuation warnings have been issued from the L.A. County line to the northwest of Lake Piru. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the area reached between 90 to 100 degrees with 15% to 20% humidity. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
Canyon Fire CASTAIC, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 7: A firefighter battles flames from the Canyon Fire on August 7, 2025 in Castaic, California. Evacuation warnings have been issued from the L.A. County line to the northwest of Lake Piru. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the area reached between 90 to 100 degrees with 15% to 20% humidity. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
Canyon Fire CASTAIC, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 7: Firefighters battle flames from the Canyon Fire on August 7, 2025 in Castaic, California. Evacuation warnings have been issued from the L.A. County line to the northwest of Lake Piru. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the area reached between 90 to 100 degrees with 15% to 20% humidity. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
Canyon Fire CASTAIC, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 7: Firefighters battle flames from the Canyon Fire on August 7, 2025 in Castaic, California. Evacuation warnings have been issued from the L.A. County line to the northwest of Lake Piru. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the area reached between 90 to 100 degrees with 15% to 20% humidity. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
Canyon Fire CASTAIC, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 7: A resident points towards incoming fire as firefighters battle flames from the Canyon Fire on August 7, 2025 in Castaic, California. Evacuation warnings have been issued from the L.A. County line to the northwest of Lake Piru. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in the area reached between 90 to 100 degrees with 15% to 20% humidity. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
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