Current:Home > ScamsMountain wildfire consumes thousands of acres as firefighters work to contain it: See photos -TruePath Finance
Mountain wildfire consumes thousands of acres as firefighters work to contain it: See photos
View
Date:2025-04-18 03:19:29
A wildfire in California has destroyed multiple homes and cost millions in damages as firefighters try to put it under control.
The Mountain Fire in Southern California has charred over 14,000 acres of land in Ventura County, which is around 70 miles northwest of Los Angeles, according to CalFire.
The Ventura County Fire Department is at the scene, but the fire is yet to be contained.
California Governor Gavin Newsom secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to secure resources that will help suppress the fire, which has forced over 10,000 people to evacuate their homes, according to a press release.
“This is a dangerous fire that’s spreading quickly and threatening lives," Newsom said in a statement. "State resources have been mobilized to protect communities, and this federal support from the Biden-Harris Administration will give state and local firefighters the resources they need to save lives and property as they continue battling this aggressive fire.”
The fire has caused $2.5 million in damage, according to USA TODAY's data.
The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.
The fire, which was discovered on Wednesday, is primarily being fueled by brush.
California wildfire:Shelter in place issued as Broad Fire spreads to 50 acres in Malibu, firefighters say
Mountain Fire in Ventura County: See photos as blaze spreads
Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. You can connect with her on LinkedIn, follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, Instagram and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at jgomez@gannett.com
veryGood! (15)
Related
- See you latte: Starbucks plans to cut 30% of its menu
- Crop Tops That Are the Perfect Length, According to Enthusiastic Reviewers
- Trump lawyers want him back on witness stand in E. Jean Carroll case
- Cleveland Cavaliers celebrate Jason Kelce's career on Kelce brothers bobblehead night
- DoorDash steps up driver ID checks after traffic safety complaints
- Iconic Old West tumbleweeds roll in and blanket parts of suburban Salt Lake City
- Man freed from prison after 34 years after judge vacates conviction in 1990 murder
- V-J Day ‘Kiss’ photo stays on display as VA head reverses department memo that would’ve banned it
- The FBI should have done more to collect intelligence before the Capitol riot, watchdog finds
- Camila Cabello Reveals the Real Reason Why She Left Fifth Harmony
Ranking
- Toyota to invest $922 million to build a new paint facility at its Kentucky complex
- 'Me hate shrinkflation!': Cookie Monster complains about US economy, White House responds
- Gas chemicals investigated as cause of fire and explosions at suburban Detroit building
- 2 women killed, man injured in shooting at Vegas convenience store; suspect flees on bicycle
- SFO's new sensory room helps neurodivergent travelers fight flying jitters
- Lance Bass says new NSYNC song on Justin Timberlake's upcoming album made his mom cry
- Texas fire chief who spent 9 days fighting historic wildfires dies responding to early morning structure fire
- Drake Bell to discuss alleged sexual abuse while on Nickelodeon, new docuseries says
Recommendation
New Zealand official reverses visa refusal for US conservative influencer Candace Owens
Suspected drug trafficker charged with killing 2 witnesses in Washington State
Hits, Flops and Other Illusions: Director Ed Zwick on a life in Hollywood
'The Backyardigans' creator Janice Burgess dies of breast cancer at 72
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Hi Hi!
Passage: Iris Apfel, Richard Lewis and David Culhane
San Diego man is first in U.S. to be charged with smuggling greenhouse gases
The Urban Aunt Home Aesthetic Combines Drama & Charm, Here’s How to Get the Vibe