Brush fire near Moorpark California burns 1500 acres prompts evacuations and road closures

abc7.com — November 6, 2024 at 08:01 PM UTC

A large brush fire, named the Mountain Fire, broke out near Moorpark, California, on Wednesday morning. The fire has burned at least 1,500 acres and prompted evacuations and road closures due to strong winds and red flag warnings. Ventura County firefighters are on the scene, with 140 personnel and nearly 60 fire vehicles deployed. Helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft were initially called in but were grounded due to extreme wind conditions. Several injuries have been reported, with individuals transported to hospitals, but their conditions are unknown. There are no immediate reports of structural damage, though several buildings are threatened.

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