"Evacuation Orders Issued as Brush Fire Engulfs Somis Area in Ventura County"
A wind-driven brush fire broke out in the Somis area of Ventura County, burning approximately 742 acres and triggering evacuation orders for residents. The fire, known as the South Fire, started on South Mountain and spread rapidly due to gusty winds. Firefighters are battling the blaze from the air and ground, while the cause of the fire remains unknown.