California Wildfires: Canyon Fire Forces Thousands to Evacuate as Heat Wave Fuels Multiple Blazes Across the West

California Wildfires: Canyon Fire Forces Thousands to Evacuate as Heat Wave Fuels Multiple Blazes Across the West California is once again in the grip of a dangerous wildfire season, with the latest outbreak — the Canyon Fire — forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. Sparked on Thursday, August 7, in the mountains near Lake Piru, about 50 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles, the fast-moving blaze has quickly become one of the most pressing threats in Southern California. As firefighters battle through steep terrain, triple-digit heat, and bone-dry vegetation, the Canyon Fire is a stark reminder that the Golden State’s wildfire crisis is far from over. Canyon Fire: From Ignition to Emergency The Canyon Fire was first reported around 1:30 p.m. on August 7 in a rugged area near Lake Piru, a reservoir that sits along the Ventura–Los Angeles County line. Within hours, hot, dry winds pushed flames through hillsides, threatening ranches, homes, and local infrastructure. Ac...