Mountain Fire Rages in Ventura County, Threatens Thousands of Homes

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Wildfires in Southern California have consumed over 10,000 acres, prompting the evacuation of 10,000 residents in the Somis and Camarillo areas and the relocation of farm animals. The Mountain Fire and Broad Fire remain 0% contained, fueled by extreme Santa Ana winds reaching up to 40 mph, which have also led to power cuts in several counties. The fires threaten over 3,500 homes and businesses, and several people have been hospitalized for smoke inhalation. A red flag warning has been issued, and federal funds will assist in the response efforts.
- Wildfires consume 10,000 acres near Los Angeles forcing thousands to evacuate New York Post
- Live updates: Wind-driven Mountain Fire burns dozens of homes, threatens thousands more KTLA Los Angeles
- Mountain wildfire consumes thousands of acres as firefighters work to contain it: See photos USA TODAY
- Mountain Fire map: Where is the Ventura County wildfire burning now and how big has it gotten? ABC7 Los Angeles
- 3,500 homes under threat as Ventura County fire burns through neighborhoods Los Angeles Times
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