The Mountain Fire near Camarillo surged to over 10,000 acres in just five hours, driven by extreme winds, threatening thousands of structures and forcing evacuations.
Forecasters indicated the potential for extreme wildfires, with powerful Santa Ana winds recording gusts up to 80 mph, complicating firefighting efforts and evoking fear among residents.
Evacuation orders affected more than 10,000 residents, highlighting the urgent response required from local authorities and the dramatic nature of the wildfire's rapid growth.
Firefighters responded amid dangerous conditions, managing to protect most of the communities despite fierce gusts impacting both the visibility and tactical approaches during firefighting operations.
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