Multiple sources confirm that the Mountain Fire, a wildfire raging about four miles northeast of Somis, California, has rapidly expanded. Recent updates indicate that the blaze has now grown to cover 20,596 acres, with containment efforts reaching five percent. Firefighters continue to battle the flames amid challenging conditions, as Ventura County residents remain on high alert.
As a precaution against the growing Mountain Fire, which is currently 19,643 acres and out of control, Southern California Edison cut power to about 70,000 people in Ventura County overnight. Firefighters are coming from across California to help with control. (c) VCFD PIO