Firefighters advance on destructive blaze in California, aided by slower winds

By Associated Press

Nov 10, 2024 12:54 pm

LOS ANGELES — Southern California firefighters gained ground Saturday on a wildfire that has ravaged more than 100 structures as gusty winds subsided with favorable weather conditions expected through the weekend.

Evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings for residents in several areas of Ventura County, where the Mountain Fire held at around 32 square miles (about 83 square kilometers) and was 21 percent contained, authorities said.

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