Photos: Mountain fire fueled by Santa Ana winds destroys more than 100 homes in Ventura County

Camarillo, California November 7, 2024-Firefighters put out hot spots at a home that burned to the ground rom the Mountain Fire in Camarillo. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
Firefighters put out hot spots at a home that burned to the ground from the Mountain fire in Camarillo. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)

A fast-moving wildfire fueled by heavy winds was tearing through a community northwest of Los Angeles for a second day Thursday after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee when it exploded in size in only a few hours.

The Mountain fire prompted evacuation orders Wednesday for more than 10,000 people as it threatened 3,500 structures in suburban communities, ranches and agricultural areas around Camarillo, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. The fire has scorched more than 14,000 acres and is at 0% containment.

Standing in the rubble of his mother's home, Tim Francis gets a hug from neighbor Bradley Seller.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)

Standing in the rubble of his mother's home, Tim Francis gets a hug from neighbor Bradley Seller, left, for helping to save his house next door.

A helicopter makes a water drop on the Mountain fire burning in the hilliside near Santa Paula.
(Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times)

A helicopter makes a water drop on the Mountain fire burning in the hillside near Santa Paula.

Maurice Kerr surveys the ramains of his 4,800 sq-ft Ranch-style house on Cerro Crest Drive in Camarillo.
(Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times)

Maurice Kerr surveys the ramains of his 4,800 sq-ft Ranch-style house on Cerro Crest Drive in Camarillo. Kerr tried to fight off the flames as long as he could before a firefighter grabbed him by the arm and told him to leave.

The Mountain fire exploded in size and prompted evacuation orders in suburban communities around Camarillo.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)

The Mountain fire exploded in size and prompted evacuation orders for more than 10,000 people in suburban communities, ranches and agricultural areas around Camarillo.

Residents comfort each other after the wind driven Mountain fire destroyed their home in Camarillo.
(Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times)

Residents comfort each other after the wind-driven Mountain fire destroyed their home and many others on Old Coach Drive in Camarillo.

A scorched car destroyed by the Mountain fire.
(Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)

A scorched car destroyed by the Mountain fire.

CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 6, 2024: A mansion burns after brush fire named the Mountain Fire
(Jennifer Osborne/For the Times)

The Mountain fire envelopes a mansion near Valley Vista drive and Vista Del Mar in the Camarillo area.

A man uses a house to try and save a property near North Loop Drive in Camarillo from the Mountain fire.
(Jennifer Osborne/For the Times)

A man uses a house to try and save a property near North Loop Drive in Camarillo from the Mountain fire.

Singed citrus hangs on a tree near scorched backyard items on Valley Vista Drive.
(Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times)

Singed citrus hangs on a tree near scorched backyard items after the wind-driven Mountain fire burned homes on Valley Vista Drive.

CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 6, 2024: Firefighters spray water on a burning mansion
(Jennifer Osborne/For the Times)

Firefighters spray water on a burning mansion burning near Valley Vista drive and Vista Del Mar.

Embers fly near a burned home on Vista del Mar in Camarillo.
(Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times)

Embers fly near a burned home on Vista del Mar in Camarillo.

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