Californians Evacuate as Mountain Fire Devastates Homes
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A fast-moving wildfire in Ventura County, California, known as the Mountain Fire, has forced the evacuation of over 14,000 residents and destroyed at least 132 properties. The fire, driven by strong winds, has burned more than 20,485 acres and is only 5% contained. Residents like Terrie Morin and her husband narrowly escaped as flames approached their homes. The cause of the fire remains unknown, but power lines are being investigated as a potential source. The incident highlights the increasing frequency of extreme fire-weather days in California due to climate change.
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