Southern California wildfire brought under control by fire crews
Favorable weather conditions have enabled fire crews to gain increased control over a Southern California wildfire in the U.S., which has resulted in the destruction of 134 structures and damage to many others, according to authorities on Sunday.
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Favorable weather has aided fire crews in gaining greater control over a Southern California wildfire that has already destroyed 134 structures and damaged many others, according to authorities on Sunday.
Containment of the Mountain Fire in Ventura County, northwest of Los Angeles, has increased to 26 percent from 21 percent as of Saturday night. The fire has maintained a size of approximately 83 square kilometers.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, with inspection teams actively assessing the damages.
On Saturday, evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings for several areas in Ventura County, due to a decrease in gusty winds and the support of mild temperatures and low humidity for firefighters.
"The fire continues to creep and smolder in steep, rugged terrain. Threats remain to critical infrastructure, highways and communities," stated the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, commonly known as Cal Fire.
The blaze ignited Wednesday morning and rapidly expanded with the arrival of dry, warm, and gusty northeast Santa Ana winds, prompting thousands of residents to evacuate and posing a threat to 3,500 structures in suburban neighborhoods, ranches, and agricultural areas surrounding Camarillo.
Assessments from agriculture officials regarding the damage to farmland, which includes avocado, citrus, and berries, have estimated losses at $2.4 million, as reported by the Ventura County Star.
While another round of northeast winds is anticipated on Tuesday, rising humidity levels are forecasted, and wind gusts are not expected to reach the high levels that previously exacerbated the fire, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Ryan Walbrun.
The region northwest of Los Angeles has witnessed some of California's most devastating fires over the years. The Mountain Fire escalated dramatically from around 1.2 square kilometers to over 41 square kilometers within just five hours on Wednesday, with gusts exceeding 98 kilometers per hour.
Red flag warnings for high fire danger in most parts of the region expired on Thursday. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Ventura County.
Anna Muller contributed to this report for TROIB News
Containment of the Mountain Fire in Ventura County, northwest of Los Angeles, has increased to 26 percent from 21 percent as of Saturday night. The fire has maintained a size of approximately 83 square kilometers.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, with inspection teams actively assessing the damages.
On Saturday, evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings for several areas in Ventura County, due to a decrease in gusty winds and the support of mild temperatures and low humidity for firefighters.
"The fire continues to creep and smolder in steep, rugged terrain. Threats remain to critical infrastructure, highways and communities," stated the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, commonly known as Cal Fire.
The blaze ignited Wednesday morning and rapidly expanded with the arrival of dry, warm, and gusty northeast Santa Ana winds, prompting thousands of residents to evacuate and posing a threat to 3,500 structures in suburban neighborhoods, ranches, and agricultural areas surrounding Camarillo.
Assessments from agriculture officials regarding the damage to farmland, which includes avocado, citrus, and berries, have estimated losses at $2.4 million, as reported by the Ventura County Star.
While another round of northeast winds is anticipated on Tuesday, rising humidity levels are forecasted, and wind gusts are not expected to reach the high levels that previously exacerbated the fire, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Ryan Walbrun.
The region northwest of Los Angeles has witnessed some of California's most devastating fires over the years. The Mountain Fire escalated dramatically from around 1.2 square kilometers to over 41 square kilometers within just five hours on Wednesday, with gusts exceeding 98 kilometers per hour.
Red flag warnings for high fire danger in most parts of the region expired on Thursday. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Ventura County.
Anna Muller contributed to this report for TROIB News
