Southern California authorities continue their efforts to contain a fire in the town of mountainswhich has already affected approximately 8,335 hectares and It has a containment of 7%according to the federal state fire department. The conditions of the terrain, abrupt and steep, along with the extremely dry vegetation, have complicated control tasks, according to the fire service report on its official website.
The fire has caused serious damage, destroying at least 130 structures, including homes and businesses, and partially affecting another 80. This has caused the evacuation of more than 10,000 residents of the region, who have been displaced by the rapid and uncontrollable advance of the flames
The fire started on Wednesday in the area of Somis and quickly advanced, devastating more than 4,046 hectares in its first hours and seriously affecting communities in Ventura County, which borders Los Angeles. The towns of Camarillo and Moorpark are among the most affected areas.
The governor of California, Gavin Newsomdeclared a state of emergency in Ventura on Thursday, after meeting with emergency crews and first responders to coordinate the response to the fire. The measure seeks to expedite the arrival of resources and assistance to the affected region.
Currently, more than 2,500 people, including firefighters and support personnel, are working to contain the fire, while authorities closely monitor weather conditions and available resources to prevent the fire from spreading further.
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