The fast-growing Canyon fire is threatening areas around Piru and Castiac along the Ventura-Los Angeles county line.
The fire broke out around 2 p.m. near Holser Canyon Road, northeast of Piru — a small, unincorporated town in Ventura County not far from Castaic Junction, where Interstate 5 meets Highway 126.
It quickly grew to 600 acres, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Evacuation orders
Evacuations have been ordered in these areas:
- All of the Lake Piru Recreation Area and east to the Los Angeles County line, south to Route 126, west to Center Street. More details here.
- A few communities southwest of Castaic around Val Verde and Oak Canyon in L.A. County. More details here.
Evacuation warning
Warnings are affecting the following areas:
- Areas north and northwest of Lake Piru.
- Some areas near Hasley Canyon and west of Castaic.
Closures
Road closures include:
- Piru Canyon Road at Main Street.
- Lake Piru Recreation Area, which is under an evacuation order.