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A fast-spreading wildfire near Six Flags Magic Mountain continues to burn, according to CalFire

As of early Friday morning, the fire covers more than 4,800 acres

According to the Associated Press, around 4,200 residents and 1,400 structures are under an evacuation order

A fast-moving wildfire continues to spread less than 5 miles away from one of the country’s top amusement parks.

According to CalFire , at around 1:30 p.m. local time on Thursday, Aug. 7, a brush fire northwest of Los Angeles erupted, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people. As of early Friday morning, the Canyon Fire covered more than 4,800 acres and is 0% contained .

The fire, just east of Lake Piru, continues to burn less than 5 miles from the Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park in

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