Southern California Wildfire Destroys Over 130 Homes, Thousands Evacuate
The Mountain Fire in Ventura County has scorched 20,000 acres, with containment efforts ongoing amid changing weather conditions.
- Firefighters have increased containment to 31% as favorable weather conditions provided a temporary reprieve.
- The fire has damaged or destroyed 168 structures, with thousands of residents forced to evacuate at a moment's notice.
- Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, with power lines being a potential factor.
- Agricultural losses are estimated at $2.4 million, impacting avocado, citrus, and berry crops.
- Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency, and federal assistance has been approved to support firefighting efforts.
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