A significant 400-acre brush fire in Ventura County led to evacuations in Piru and affected nearby Santa Clarita Valley communities amidst a major heat wave. The Canyon fire ignited around 2 p.m. near Holser Canyon Road, escalating from an initial size of 30 acres to 409 acres within minutes. Fire departments from both Ventura and Los Angeles County responded. Evacuation orders were issued for Lake Piru Recreation Area and surrounding areas. The fire was spreading quickly, driven by temperatures up to 100 degrees and wind gusts of 25 mph.
A 400-acre brush fire in Ventura County triggered evacuations in Piru and high alert in the Santa Clarita Valley, fueled by extreme heat and winds.
The Canyon fire erupted near Holser Canyon Road around 2 p.m., quickly growing from 30 acres to 409 acres, indicating rapid fire escalation.
Evacuation orders were issued for the Lake Piru Recreation Area and communities in Piru, south and east to the L.A. County line due to the wildfire.
As of 3 p.m., the fire was expanding rapidly, with temperatures reaching up to 100 degrees and wind gusts of 25 mph contributing to its growth.
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