Canyon Fire Map, Update as California Blaze Explodes in Size Near Lake Piru

The Canyon Fire burning north of Los Angeles has now grown to nearly 5,000 acres in size, prompting several areas to be put under evacuation orders.

The blaze is burning around the border between Los Angeles County and Ventura County, near Lake Piru.

The wildfire began around 1:30pm on Thursday near Lake Piru, according to Cal Fire. It was initially reported to be about 30 acres but quickly grew to 1,500 acres.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation and it is 0 percent contained in the early hours of Friday morning.

Several areas were under mandatory evacuation due to “immediate threat to life,” per Cal Fire.

The department said the fire is spreading quickly eastward, pushed by onshore winds, and is moving away from the Lake Piru area and into Los Angeles County.

The Canyon fire began burning on a particularly hot and dry day in Southern California, with temperatures near 100 degrees which could have made the flames spread faster, according to the National Weather Service.

This is a developing story. More to follow.