On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 4:10pm, the Chloe Fire ignited, burning over 100 acres near the Los Angeles and Ventura County lines, west of Val Verde and north of SR-126, Castaic. By Thursday morning it was 38% contained at 282-acres, with forward progress stopped. No evacuations were required, and no injuries or structural damage were reported. Pictured is a view of the smoke from Hasley Canyon to the east. Photo credit Kai Willen. Inset, a helicopter about to make a water drop on the flames. Cause of the fire is under investigation.