Southern California Wildfire Forces Mass Evacuations, Destroys Homes

A rapidly spreading wildfire near Los Angeles has forced over 10,000 people to evacuate as it burns through 14,000 acres, threatening 3,500 homes in Ventura County. At least 800 firefighters and numerous helicopters are battling the blaze, which is fueled by hurricane-strength winds. The fire has already injured two people and destroyed several structures, with residents in Camarillo scrambling to flee. Meanwhile, a separate fire in Malibu has been largely contained. This year, California has experienced a severe wildfire season, with significantly more land burned compared to last year.