Brush fire forces thousands to evacuate north of Los Angeles

A rapidly spreading brush fire, named the Canyon Fire, has prompted evacuations for around 2,700 residents and threatened 700 structures in the mountainous area north of Los Angeles, with 400 personnel battling the blaze that has grown over 7.6 square miles. Dangerous conditions, including extreme heat and dry weather, have exacerbated the situation, while another major wildfire, the Gifford Fire, continues to burn in Central California.

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