The Mountain Fire, ignited east of Oxnard on November 6, 2024, rapidly expanded to 1,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders for a significant area due to red-flag warnings.
Evacuations were ordered for a 30-square-mile region shortly after the fire was reported, showcasing the urgent response needed to protect residents from the rapidly spreading flames.
By 10 a.m., just one hour after the fire started, it was already estimated at 1,000 acres, indicating the extreme fire danger on that day.
The Ventura County Fire Department faced challenges in containing the fire, as high winds grounded fixed-wing aircraft, necessitating the use of helicopters for firefighting efforts.
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