The fire northwest of Los Angeles has led to a mandatory evacuation of thousands of residents, as extreme heat and dry conditions feed its rapid spread, according to the BBC. The fire, named Canyon Fire, broke out on Thursday afternoon at the Borders of Ventura and Los Angeles. To date, it has expanded from 30 to almost 5,000 acres.

More than 2,700 residents were called upon to evacuate their homes, while another 14,000 were given evacuation warnings, according to a statement by the Ventura County Fire Service. The fire has been partially limited, with 25% under control, according to authorities.

Extreme heat and dry conditions make it difficult to extinguish the fire. The National Meteorological Service predicts that temperatures will rise to 37.7 ° C in the coming days.

The city of Santa Clarita, one of the closest to the fire, is on a state of high alert. The city authorities have called on residents to stay away from the affected areas.

“The Canyon Fire fire spreads rapidly under conditions of extreme heat and drought near the limits of Ventura and Los Angeles,” wrote Los Angeles Inspector Kathryn Barger, in X. Your principles say you leave, leave immediately. Be careful – don’t risk your life. “

By Thursday night, no injuries or damage to homes were reported by the fire, according to the Los Angeles Fire Service.

The Canyon Fire fire is one of the many active fires across the state, according to the California Forestry and Fire Protection Department.

The Gifford fire, the largest active fire in the state, has destroyed almost 100,000 acres and spreads to the San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.

Fires have become more common in California, with experts reporting climate change as a key factor. Warmer and drier conditions have made periods of fires longer and more devastating.