California Wildfire Fueled by High Winds Forces Evacuations, Grows to 10,000 Acres
A fast-moving wildfire, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, erupted in Ventura County, California, on Wednesday. The Mountain Fire, which grew to over 14,000 acres, destroyed homes and forced evacuations, prompting firefighters to prioritize rescuing residents. The fire’s rapid spread and dangerous conditions hindered firefighting efforts, with high winds preventing aerial support and creating spot fires miles away from the original blaze. The fire caused injuries, damage to multiple structures, and significant disruptions to traffic on major freeways.
John Q. Hosedrinker