Ventura County’s Mountain Fire Grows to 20,000 Acres with 0% Containment Amid Strong Winds

Ventura County officials report the Mountain Fire has expanded to over 20,000 acres with no containment yet, driven by high Santa Ana winds and dry vegetation. Numerous structures are reported damaged, though officials are still assessing the extent. Firefighters remain in life-saving and structure-protection mode, working to steer flames away from homes as the blaze continues to pose significant challenges.