The Mountain fire has burned more than 20,000 acres and destroyed 134 structures in Ventura County. It was about 26% contained as of Sunday morning.
Firefighters continued making progress Sunday against the destructive Mountain fire in Ventura County. The blaze, which has burned more than 20,000 acres and destroyed 134 structures, was about 26% contained early Sunday as firefighters continued mopping up hot spots before winds were expected to pick up again Monday night, authorities said. Ten areas remained under evacuation orders Sunday, including neighborhoods around Santa Paula and Somis.
'It's something that we're watching closely,' said National Weather Service meteorologist Ryan Walbrun at a press conference late Saturday. 'The wind speeds right now do not look to be nearly as strong as when the fire started.' More than 130 structures have been destroyed in the fire, most of which are homes. An additional 46 have been damaged, said Justin Boyajian, with Cal Fire Tulare.
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