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Canyon Fire Update: Ventura County Blaze Reaches 28% Containment Amid Challenging Conditions

Canyon Fire Update: Ventura County Blaze Reaches 28% Containment Amid Challenging Conditions

Canyon Fire Update: Ventura County Blaze Reaches 28% Containment Amid Challenging Conditions The Canyon Fire, a rapidly spreading wildfire that has consumed 5,370 acres near Lake Piru in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, is now 28% contained. Fire crews are relentlessly battling the blaze, which is fueled by bone-dry brush and extreme heat, making for a tough fight across rugged terrain. Despite the challenging conditions, including low humidity and high temperatures, firefighters made notable progress through Friday, limiting the fire’s…

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Breaking: New Wildfire Triggers Mass Evacuations in Ventura County, California

Breaking: New Wildfire Triggers Mass Evacuations in Ventura County, California

Breaking: New Wildfire Triggers Mass Evacuations in Ventura County, California A rapidly spreading brush fire in Ventura County, just north of Los Angeles, has prompted urgent evacuation orders for thousands of residents. The Canyon fire, which ignited on Thursday afternoon, has already scorched over 7.6 square miles (19.7 sq km) and remains 0% contained as of Thursday evening. The blaze is burning fiercely near Lake Piru within the Los Padres National Forest and is close to Castaic Lake. Authorities have…

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California Farmworker Survives 30-Foot Fall During ICE Raid, Hospital Confirms Critical Condition

California Farmworker Survives 30-Foot Fall During ICE Raid, Hospital Confirms Critical Condition

California Farmworker Survives 30-Foot Fall During ICE Raid, Hospital Confirms Critical Condition A farmworker injured during a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid in Ventura County, California, on Thursday, July 10, 2025, is alive and in critical condition, according to a statement released by Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) on Friday evening. The hospital identified the worker as Jaime Alanis Garcia. Garcia reportedly suffered a 30-foot fall from a greenhouse roof during the operation in Camarillo, an incident that…

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