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Mountain Fire in Ventura County Engulfs 20,000 Acres, Forces Thousands to Evacuate

The Mountain Fire has burned over 20,000 acres in Ventura County, destroying structures and prompting mass evacuations amid critical fire conditions.

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Updated: Nov 8th, 2024, 11:31 AM ET

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The Mountain Fire in Ventura County has scorched over 20,000 acres, destroying at least 132 structures and injuring 10 people. Approximately 10,000 residents remain evacuated, with 3,500 structures at risk. As firefighting efforts continue, forecasts suggest easing winds may assist containment. A state of emergency has been declared by Governor Gavin Newsom, and investigations into the fire's cause are ongoing. Power outages impacted nearly 70,000 customers as precautionary measures against potential new fires. The region is under threat with critical fire weather conditions persisting.

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