Fire Rages in California: Homes Destroyed, Heroes at Work

In California, a wildfire named the Mountain fire is causing chaos. It's already burned over 19, 600 acres and destroyed many homes in Ventura County. The fire is so big that firefighters are still trying to contain it. They're using helicopters and ground teams to fight the blaze, but strong winds are making their job very tough. These winds can gust up to 85 mph, which is really fast. They're also drying out the landscape, making it easier for the fire to spread. The fire started suddenly on Wednesday, giving people little time to evacuate. It's now Thursday, and the fire is still not under control. However, the weather might help a bit. The National Weather Service said the conditions are improving, and the strong winds should decrease by the evening. This will make it easier for firefighters to stop the fire from spreading. Many people are working hard to help. Firefighters are on the front lines, and even companies like Southern California Edison are turning off power to prevent new fires from starting. Ventura County schools are closed, and the governor has asked for federal help. Scientists are also watching closely to learn more about how to prevent such fires in the future.