Wildfire near Los Angeles forces evacuation of over 10,000 residents

A wildfire near Los Angeles, known as the Mountain Fire, has burned about 20,000 acres and destroyed over 130 structures. Containment efforts have improved slightly to 7%, up from 5% the previous day, as winds have calmed. More than 10,000 residents were evacuated from areas near Camarillo. Many have lost their homes, including Dennis Gottlieb, who described the rapid spread of the fire and the loss of everything except his truck. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning, but conditions are expected to improve with lower winds and higher humidity. This year, California has seen significantly more wildfire activity compared to last year.