Evacuations ordered in Ventura county as fast-moving fires ignite across state fueled by Santa Ana windsFast-moving fires erupted across California on Wednesday as the state was lashed by powerful winds that complicated firefighting efforts, spurred power shutoffs and raised the dangers for more ignitions.Evacuations were ordered in Ventura county, in a mountainous area to the north-west of Los Angeles, as an explosive blaze called the Mountain fire swept through thousands of acres. The fire ignited Wednesday morning and was fueled by gusts of wind of up to 70mph (113km/h). Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-11-06 22:13:28
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California faces extreme wildfire risk due to powerful winds and low humidity
