The Canyon fire was initially reported at about 30 acres but had rapidly grown to 1,500 acres in a few hours on Thursday, officials said.

The Canyon fire was initially reported at about 30 acres but had rapidly grown to 1,500 acres in a few hours on Thursday, officials said.

Canyon fire in Ventura county, north of Los Angeles, is a ‘very dynamic situation’ and 0% contained, officials say

The Canyon Fire, which began on Thursday afternoon, has expanded from 30 acres to nearly 5,000 acres in less than 24 hours.

Evacuation orders are in place for five areas in Ventura County, Calif., where the uncontained Canyon fire has now engulfed an area one-third the size of Manhattan.