Thousands told to evacuate as fast-moving Mountain Fire explodes in Southern California
Embers from the fire were carried over 2 miles and started spot fires. The fire burned 20,485 acres and was 5% contained by Thursday evening, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
132 structures destroyed in Southern California wildfire as fierce winds expected to subside
CAMARILLO, Calif. -- A Southern California wildfire has destroyed 132 structures, mostly homes, in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday as raging winds were forecast to ease.
Southern California firefighters make progress against wildfire as fierce winds start to subside
Southern California firefighters have made progress against a wildfire that has destroyed 132 structures, mostly homes.
Firefighters advance on destructive blaze in California, aided by slower winds
The region northwest of Los Angeles has seen some of California’s most destructive fires over the years. The Mountain Fire swiftly grew from less than half a square mile (about 1.2 square kilometers) to more than 16 square miles (41 square kilometers) in little more than five hours on Wednesday, with gusts topping 61 mph (98 kph).
Mountain Fire latest: Wildfire scorches 20,000 acres in Southern California, destroying more than 130 structures
A rapidly moving wildfire known as the Mountain Fire north of Los Angeles has destroyed homes, forced evacuations and prompted California Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency.
Southern California wildfire moving 'dangerously fast' as flames destroy homes
Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The evacuation area was expanded Thursday morning and now includes 12 zones. Ventura County Fire Capt. Trevor Johnson said suppression efforts are focused on the northeast section of the blaze,
Calmer winds help firefighters make progress against California's Mountain Fire
Calmer winds helped California firefighters battle the once out-of-control Mountain Fire on Friday as they continued to defend homes from the destructive blaze, officials said.
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Helicopter Footage Reveals Devastation Of California Mountain Fire
The fire has burned over 20,000 acres of Ventura County and forced more than 10,000 people to evacuate from their homes.
Mountain Fire in Southern California’s Ventury County destroys 132 structures
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Thousands Flee Out-Of-Control California Wildfire As Homes Burn
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Wildfires rage across the Northeast as 27 million people remain under fire alerts
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