Southern California Wildfire Forces Mass Evacuations, Destroys Homes
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A fast-moving wildfire, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, has forced the evacuation of over 10,000 residents in Southern California, particularly near Camarillo. The Mountain Fire has rapidly expanded, threatening thousands of structures and causing injuries. Firefighters are battling the blaze with limited visibility and grounded aircraft, while water-dropping helicopters continue to operate. The National Weather Service has issued a "particularly dangerous situation" warning due to extreme fire conditions, with power outages affecting tens of thousands as utilities preemptively shut down equipment.
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- Southern California brush fire explodes to 10,000 acres; countless homes destroyed KTLA Los Angeles
- Thousands evacuate as wind-fed wildfire burns homes in Southern California MarketWatch
- Live updates: Mountain Fire burns multiple homes in Camarillo, Moorpark, Somis ABC7 Los Angeles
- Wildfires destroy homes west of Los Angeles CNN
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