Thousands in Southern California told to evacuate as wind-fed wildfire spreads

The Mountain Fire, northwest of Los Angeles, destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of residents to flee as forecasters warned of the potential for “extreme and life-threatening” blazes.

Thousands in Southern California told to evacuate as wind-fed wildfire spreads
Flames engulf a structure during the Mountain Fire Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, near Camarillo, Calif.

The Mountain Fire, northwest of Los Angeles, destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of residents to flee as forecasters warned of the potential for “extreme and life-threatening” blazes.

(Image credit: Ethan Swope)