Devastating California Wildfire Leaves Hundreds Homeless

The 'Mountain Fire' in Southern California has wreaked havoc, destroying at least 132 homes and damaging 88 others over an 82 square kilometer area. Only 7% of the fire is contained, with 2,500 firefighters battling the flames, driven by powerful Santa-Ana winds. The fire has forced thousands, including Brittanie Bibby, to evacuate, with ten individuals suffering from smoke inhalation. Meanwhile, rescue operations have saved 80 ducks and other animals.

The cause of this wildfire remains under investigation, but experts link the increasing frequency and intensity of such fires to climate change. California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency, as utility companies disconnect power to mitigate further ignition risks. The situation remains dire as firefighters hope for winds to calm, enabling better control over the blaze. With numerous large wildfires active across the state, many residents face the harsh reality of returning to ruined homes, illustrating the growing threat of wildfires in a warming climate.