Stubborn wildfire forces thousands to evacuate A wildfire, called the Mountain Fire, continued to burn northwest of Los Angeles, forcing thousands of Californians to evacuate and destroying over 100 structures, with efforts to extinguish it challenged by steep terrain and dry conditions. (AP photo) Mountain Fire scorches 20,000 acres Mountain Fire had scorched 20,000 acres in Ventura County, with containment at just 7%. Despite moderate fire activity due to calmer winds, the blaze remains a significant threat to infrastructure.
(AP photo) Evacuation orders for more than 10,000 people Over 10,000 people were ordered to evacuate from neighborhoods near Camarillo on Thursday. Fierce winds fueled the ignition of nearby homes, escalating the danger to local residents. (AP photo) Over 130 structures destroyed by the mountain fire More than 130 structures have been destroyed by the mountain fire.
Residents now face the heartbreaking task of assessing the damage and beginning recovery efforts. (AP photo) Challenges of rugged terrain and dry conditions Firefighters have faced difficulties as the fire has spread across rugged terrain, which complicates access. The area's dry conditions and receptive fuels have further hindered containment progress.
(AP photo) Climate change fuels intensity of California wildfires Climate scientists attribute the increasing frequency and intensity of California’s wildfires to climate change, with warmer temperatures drying out vegetation and creating .