California Wildfires Rage Near Los Angeles, Prompting Urgent Evacuations
Wildfires are rapidly spreading in Ventura County, northwest of Los Angeles, driving residents from their homes and threatening agricultural land. Authorities have issued urgent evacuation orders, particularly in high-risk areas near Camarillo. The fires, fueled by powerful winds reaching 50 mph, have already consumed over 36,000 acres and left more than 21,000 households without power. Eyewitness accounts describe chaotic scenes as residents scramble to protect their families and belongings. This outbreak is part of an alarming trend in California, which has faced severe wildfire seasons exacerbated by climate change.