The Canyon fire has scorched roughly 4,856 acres near Val Verde, straddling Los Angeles and Ventura counties, according to Watch Duty. In addition to the evacuation orders, officials also issued less-severe evacuation warnings for parts of the area.

The Canyon fire, which sparked amid scorching summer temperatures near Holser Canyon north of the community of Piru just before 1:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon, Aug. 7, had been spreading toward Castaic in Los Angeles County, Ventura County officials said.