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Canyon Fire Erupts Near Lake Piru, Evacuations Underway

8/8/2025

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A fierce brush fire, dubbed the Canyon Fire, ignited Thursday near Lake Piru, rapidly expanding from 50 to over 1,000 acres. Evacuations swept through the Lake Piru Recreation Area as flames raged, highlighting a concerning pattern with more than 4,400 wildfires reported across California this year. The urgency of the situation is palpable as communities brace for impact.

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A fierce brush fire, dubbed the Canyon Fire, ignited Thursday near Lake Piru, rapidly expanding from 50 to over 1,000 acres. Evacuations swept through the Lake Piru Recreation Area as flames raged, highlighting a concerning pattern with more than 4,400 wildfires reported across California this year. The urgency of the situation is palpable as communities brace for impact.