All Evacuations Lifted for Canyon Fire, As Containment Grows
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All evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted for the Canyon Fire burning near the border of Ventura and L.A. counties, according to authorities.
The Canyon fire, which started north of Highway 126, had burned some 5,400 acres and is more than 60% contained as of Sunday morning, according to Cal Fire officials.
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If you have to evacuate:
- Why fire officials don't want you to stay and defend your home
- How to get packed up
- How to leave your house
- What evacuation terms mean and how to sign up for alerts
Navigating fire conditions:
- How to drive in high winds and fire danger
- How to prep for power outages
- How to navigate poor air quality
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- Resources for fire victims, evacuees and first responders
- If you want to help fire victims, resist the urge to volunteer
- How to help find lost pets
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- What to do — and not do — when you get home after a wildfire
- How to make an insurance claim
- How to safely clean up wildfire ash
What to do for your kids:
- How to talk to children about wildfires and losing a home
- What parents should know about wildfire air quality
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