The authorities in California have cautiously announced the reduction of fire danger in the wildfire-affected areas near Los Angeles, as emergency teams have gradually gained control over a large forest fire.
On Saturday, the fire department reported having made “significant progress” in extinguishing the blaze.
According to the fire department, the wildfire known as the Canyon Fire is now 47% contained, and all residents have been allowed to return to their homes.
Damage assessment teams have surveyed most of the burned area, which spans nearly 22 square kilometers, revealing that two residential buildings and five unoccupied structures were destroyed.
Emergency crews continued their efforts overnight to secure residential areas and extinguish any remaining flames.
Nevertheless, the risk of fire remains elevated in the region, as temperatures are expected to reach around 36 degrees Celsius on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
The weather agency warned residents in a post on social media to “stay hydrated and avoid anything that could spark a fire.”
The Canyon Fire ignited last Thursday, approximately 60 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles, with the cause still under investigation.