Canyon Fire prompts an evacuation order for thousands north of Los Angeles

Many residents and visitors north of Los Angeles were ordered to evacuate Thursday as the fast-moving Canyon Fire tore through steep, dry terrain. A Ventura County firefighter said he coordinated ground crews and helicopters, and a park ranger said she helped move people from Lake Piru; they warned the blaze remained uncontained and threatened thousands of homes amid extreme heat and low humidity. Officials urged compliance with evacuation orders.