Southern California Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations as Flames Spread
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A wildfire in Southern California's Ventura County has rapidly spread, destroying 132 structures and injuring ten people, as strong Santa Ana winds fueled its growth. The Mountain Fire, which started on Wednesday, has led to the evacuation of 10,000 residents and threatens 3,500 structures. Firefighters are working to protect homes, with some success in saving properties despite the fire's swift advance. The winds are expected to ease, but red flag warnings remain in effect in some areas. Power outages have been implemented to prevent further fires.
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- ‘We barely made it out’: Californians desperately flee their homes amid raging wildfires CNN
- Mountain Fire explodes to 14,000 acres; countless homes destroyed KGET 17
- Live updates: Mountain Fire burns dozens of homes in Camarillo area NBC Los Angeles
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