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From the Associated Press: CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — A wildfire northwest of Los Angeles burned out of control for a second day Thursday after destroying dozens of homes, but officials said firefighters could get a break with fierce winds expected to subside by evening.
More than 10,000 residents remained under evacuation orders as the Mountain Fire continued to threaten some 3,500 structures in suburban neighborhoods, ranches and agricultural areas around Camarillo in Ventura County. The blaze, which broke out around 9 a.m. Wednesday, had zero containment and the cause was unknown.
County fire officials said crews working in steep terrain with support from water-dropping helicopters were focusing on protecting homes on hillsides along the fire’s northeast edge near the city of Santa Paula, home to more than 30,000 people.
“It’s been a long 26 hours since this incident started, and it remains dynamic and it remains dangerous,” Ventura County Fire Department Chief Dustin Gardner said at a Thursday morning briefing.
The Mountain Fire reaches 19,643 acres in Ventura County.
Fueled by Santa Ana winds, it tore through homes and ranches.
Over 10,000 people are under mandatory evacuation.
The blaze remains 0% contained. pic.twitter.com/zShK6sYoHb
— Los Angeles Magazine (@LAmag) November 7, 2024
The Ventura County Fire Department announced Thursday that the Mountain Fire has spread to cover 19,643 acres and is 0% contained.
Another update stated the fire is now at 20,484 acres.
UPDATE: #MountainFire grows to 20,485 acres; still no containment https://t.co/C8tuSH2UuS pic.twitter.com/zP8xOunPAG
— KTLA (@KTLA) November 8, 2024
One heartbreaking video shows an entire neighborhood burned to the ground, leaving behind chimneys standing alone like tombstones amid the piles of rubble.
More than a dozen homes along Old Coach Drive in Camarillo Heights were destroyed by the #MountainFire. We are talking to devastated residents coming back to their homes now reduced to rubble. On @kcalnews at 4/5/6pm. pic.twitter.com/jZfqdjYcMG
— Rachel Kim (@CBSLARachel) November 7, 2024
Heartbreaking images from the #MountainFire in Ventura County, where an unknown number of homes have been destroyed.
Live updates: https://t.co/C8tuSH3skq(📸 Associated Press) pic.twitter.com/MXHMQ8KKFg
— KTLA (@KTLA) November 7, 2024
#MountainFire down the street from my house pic.twitter.com/0obDh0aohS
— Sean Stanley (@SeanStanley805) November 7, 2024
Several people are posting videos of helicopters dropping water on the fire.
#mountainfire burning brush around Camarillo Heights. Perfect water drop. Excellent work by #vcfd pic.twitter.com/4lLDnPBFvH
— Colin (@Colin_Rich_) November 6, 2024
One local resident posted a video and wrote, “If you’re the badass pilot of this rotor dropping water behind my house id love to buy you a beer when this is all over.”
If you’re the badass pilot of this rotor dropping water behind my house id love to buy you a beer when this is all over. #MountainFire #vcfd pic.twitter.com/MM23NF9s8j
— tourdeje (@tourdeje) November 7, 2024
Visuals of helicopters refueling water to combat the #MountainFire.
Crews are working around the clock to manage this intense blaze.
Their dedication is extraordinary. #Californiafire #VenturaCounty #CAFire #WildFire #ForestFire
pic.twitter.com/lTa94ucMTj— Mr. Shaz (@Wh_So_Serious) November 8, 2024
The Mountain Fire just jumped South Mountain Rd in Santa Paula.
Crews are working fast to stop the spread. #mountainfire pic.twitter.com/nY6kp4R6yG
— Sophie Flay (@abc7sophie) November 7, 2024
In one heart-stopping video, two sheriff deputies are seen rushing an elderly woman out of her home in a wheelchair, through the smoke, as the nearby fire has cast an orange glow on everything.
Wow. Ventura County Sheriff deputies racing into the fire zone to wheel an elderly resident to safety.
Studs. Incredible work. #MountainFire pic.twitter.com/KhWTosfi26
— Mann Made Cinema (@Hotshot_Movie) November 6, 2024
A multi-million dollar home is seen going up in flames:
Declaran el incendio forestal denominado #MountainFire en California , Fuera de control , hay evacuaciones en curso y miles de construcciones en riesgo de ser arrasadas por las llamas . pic.twitter.com/gesv2UVSyy
— Alertageo (@alertarojanot) November 8, 2024
Jaime Hernandez sprays water to defend his home while battling approaching flames from the Mountain Fire in Moorpark, California. Hernandez has been staying behind to help fight multiple wildfires since 1988.
Read more → https://t.co/t6lMaKwISD
📸: @stephenlamphoto pic.twitter.com/2HpnYgK0u8
— San Francisco Chronicle (@sfchronicle) November 7, 2024
The sky turned a surreal orange color at Mandalay Beach on Wednesday as smoke from the uncontained California Mountain Fire engulfed the horizon. pic.twitter.com/Ky1WbzuQwS
— AccuWeather (@accuweather) November 7, 2024
If you are listening to radio traffic, they just called in a man that needs assistance getting out with a horse I just made that happen. I pulled over because he looked a little stressed found out that his other horse was killed. He had nowhere to go and was kind of just sitting… pic.twitter.com/WJqy3DXmXF
— FirePhotoGirl (@FirePhotoGirl) November 6, 2024
#MountainFire Photos 3/3 Goodnight. pic.twitter.com/vcDoCkKSr1
— Michael Coons (@Michael_Coons) November 7, 2024
California wildfire burns out of control but firefighters could get a break when winds diminish https://t.co/Obnd81Vvrl
— The Associated Press (@AP) November 8, 2024
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