"Wind-driven South Fire in Ventura County scorches thousands of acres, evacuation orders issued"
The wind-fueled South Fire in Ventura County has grown to 3,000 acres, burning along the southern slopes of South Mountain. Firefighters have reached 15% containment and made progress overnight, with no homes lost but one outbuilding burned. Evacuation orders have been lifted for certain areas, while an evacuation warning remains in effect for others. A shelter has been activated at Ventura College. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning due to strong winds. The cause of the fire is unknown.