As Southern California continues to experience heat waves, officials canceled the final evacuation order on Saturday for areas affected by the canyon fires that burned more than 5,000 acres in northern Los Angeles and Ventura County.
With the fire at about 28% content, overnight fire activity is “minimum”, and crew members are committed to further protecting the perimeter, protecting the structure and finding hotspots, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Canyon fire Thunderbolt Ventura County PIRU Northeast. By Thursday night, it had soared to 5,000 acres, triggering evacuations and heading towards Mountain Lake and Interstate 5. The reason is under investigation.
A fire official said James Agee, the head of the Kern County Fire Department, rolled over in the Romero Canyon area in Castaic on Friday when he was driving a pickup truck monitoring the team’s efforts to catch up on the ridgeline.
Andrew Freeborn, a public information officer for Kern County Fire Department, did not confirm Agee’s mission, but said he was “a leading position with five fire trucks and a task force of about 17 people.”
Agee drives himself as the truck drives into the steep terrain.
He was airlifted to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia.
“James is a strong man with a big heart and we know he has shown the same strength and character he has shown throughout his career to face this challenge,” Kern County Fire Chief Aaron Duncan said in a statement. “We thank the crew and partner agencies for their swift action and the kindness they showed to their family.”
Public Information Officer said Agee was in a stable condition but was still treated for serious injuries.
“Everything we are doing, even driving a vehicle in events like this can be dangerous,” Freeborn said. “But then you look at the reactions and how fast care is provided because our firefighters are well trained and sometimes our training applies to ourselves.”
this Regional hot spell It has hindered efforts to calm the fire. Trigger poor air condition,according to National Meteorological Administration.
According to Lancaster, the Inland Valley is expected to see triple-digit temperatures throughout the weekend, with Lancaster’s forecast high of 106 and Northridge having 103. National Meteorological Administration.
The Inland Empire community may expect temperatures between 97 and 104 degrees and a thermal consultation will be held before 8pm on Monday.
The National Weather Service said on X: “There is a modest risk for caloric diseases in vulnerable populations. Any fire can grow rapidly, as we saw in the canyon fire on Thursday.
