California wildfire destroys more than 130 structures as firefighters hope fierce winds ease
Nov 08, 2024
Mountain fire threatens areas north-west of Los Angeles, while New England and other parts of US are also under fire danger warningsFirefighters in southern California working to contain a wildfire that has destroyed more than 130 structures in two days are hoping the current weather forecast bears out and that fierce wind gusts that have been fanning flames ease on Friday.The Mountain fire that started on Wednesday morning in Ventura county had grown to 20,485 acres (about 83 sq km) with only 5% contained, as of Friday morning. Continue reading...