Southern California wildfire destroys 132 structures as firefighters battle strong winds
abcnews.go.com — November 8, 2024, 10:01 AM UTC
A wildfire in Southern California has destroyed 132 structures and damaged 88 more in just two days. The Mountain Fire, which started Wednesday in Ventura County, has grown to 32 square miles and is only 5% contained. Around 10,000 people are under evacuation orders as the fire threatens 3,500 structures. Firefighters are focusing on protecting homes near Santa Paula, with support from helicopters. Forecasts indicate that strong winds may ease, which could help firefighting efforts. Power has been shut off to nearly 70,000 customers in five counties due to the fire risk.
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