California Governor Gavin Newsom warned, "This is a fast-spreading, dangerous fire that is putting lives at risk."
A wildfire in Southern California has ravaged multiple homes and caused millions of dollars in damage as firefighters work tirelessly to contain it. Known as the Mountain Fire, the blaze has scorched over 14,000 acres in Ventura County, about 70 miles northwest of Los Angeles, according to CalFire.
The Ventura County Fire Department is actively fighting the flames, though containment has not yet been achieved.
California Governor Gavin Newsom secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to support efforts to control the fire, which has forced over 10,000 residents to evacuate, according to a press release.
"This is a dangerous fire that’s spreading quickly and threatening lives," Newsom stated. "State resources have been mobilized to protect communities, and this federal support from the Biden-Harris Administration will provide state and local firefighters with the resources needed to save lives and property as they continue battling this aggressive fire."
The fire, reported on Wednesday and primarily fueled by dense brush, has caused an estimated $2.5 million in damages, according to data from USA TODAY. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.