Cal Fire Mobilizes Major Response as Dangerous Santa Ana Winds Threaten Southern California
Cal Fire deploys additional resources across Southern California as the region prepares for potentially devastating Santa Ana winds, with gusts up to 100 mph expected. The agency has strategically positioned extra fire engines and crews while utilities prepare for possible power shutoffs affecting hundreds of thousands.
Critical Fire Warning: Santa Ana Winds Bring Extreme Danger to Southern California
Southern California faces severe wildfire threats as powerful Santa Ana winds up to 80 mph target Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Officials warn of particularly dangerous conditions matching recent Mountain Fire devastation, prompting evacuation preparations and preventive power shutoffs.
Protecting Your Health from Wildfire Smoke: A Comprehensive Guide
As wildfires intensify across the West Coast, protecting ourselves from hazardous smoke has become crucial. Learn five practical steps to minimize exposure to toxic particles, from air quality monitoring to creating clean air spaces indoors.
Southern California Firefighters Make Progress on Mountain Fire as Weather Improves
Firefighters in Ventura County have gained ground on the Mountain Fire, with containment reaching 21% as weather conditions become more favorable. The blaze has burned 32 square miles and destroyed over 100 structures, prompting evacuations and a state of emergency declaration.
California's Mountain Fire: Hundreds of Animals Find Refuge in Emergency Shelters
As the Mountain Fire ravages Ventura County, local animal services have become a sanctuary for over 400 displaced pets and farm animals. Ventura County Animal Services is providing free shelter for a diverse array of creatures, from household pets to livestock, until evacuation orders are lifted.
Satellite Images Reveal Devastating Impact of Mountain Fire in Ventura County
Recent satellite imagery provides a stark before-and-after view of Ventura County's Mountain Fire destruction. The blaze has burned over 20,400 acres, destroyed 132 structures, and forced thousands to evacuate, transforming once-thriving communities into charred landscapes.