Satellite images reveal devastation from Mountain fire in Ventura County
Satellite images reveal the Mountain fire's destruction in Ventura County, where over 20,000 acres have burned and more than 90 homes are destroyed. The fire is fueled by low humidity and strong Santa Ana winds. The fire began in the Somis neighborhood and quickly spread, prompting evacuations in Camarillo, Moorpark, Santa Paula, and Fillmore. As of Thursday evening, over 5,000 households are threatened. Firefighters face challenging conditions, including wind gusts of 60 to 80 mph and low water pressure. Containment efforts are ongoing, with authorities mobilizing resources to combat the blaze.