A wildfire dubbed the Kanan Fire ignited today afternoon near Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village, sending smoke drifting across the Conejo Valley as fire crews scrambled to respond. As of 2:26 p.m. local time, authorities had the fire listed at just 3 acres, though both ground personnel and aircraft were already actively working the scene. Residents in the area posted videos online showing smoke billowing upward, giving an early glimpse of how quickly the fire took hold.
