California wildfire grows to 10,000 acres as high winds force evacuations
nbcnews.com — November 7, 2024, 01:01 AM UTC
A wildfire in Southern California, known as the Mountain Fire, has rapidly expanded to over 10,000 acres since it started on Wednesday. High winds have fueled the blaze, prompting evacuation orders in Ventura County. Firefighters are struggling to contain the fire, which is currently 0% contained. Injuries have been reported, and homes have been destroyed as the fire threatens residential areas between Moorpark and Somis. High winds, with gusts reaching 60 mph, have complicated firefighting efforts. Ground crews and helicopters are working to protect lives and property, while major highways in the area are closed due to the fire.