Wind-Driven Wildfire Forces Mass Evacuations in Southern California
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A fast-moving wildfire, known as the Mountain Fire, has erupted in Ventura County, Southern California, growing to over 10,400 acres and prompting evacuations. Fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, the fire has destroyed homes and forced firefighters to evacuate residents using fire engines due to the rapid spread and dangerous conditions. The blaze, which began Wednesday morning, remains 0% contained, with high winds preventing aerial firefighting efforts. Several injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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