Homes destroyed by massive Mountain Fire burning in Ventura County

The devastation continues for Ventura County families as a massive wildfire continues to rip through Camarillo, Moorpark and Somis. 

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The fire erupted around 9:40 a.m. Wednesday as howling Santa Ana winds hit Southern California, with forecasters warning of the potential for "extreme and life-threatening blazes." 

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By Wednesday afternoon, the fast-moving fire grew to 14,431 acres with no containment. 

As the sun rose Thursday, aerial images from SkyFOX showed some of the homes that were destroyed by the blaze in a Camarillo neighborhood. The area off Old Coach Drive showed some homes demolished while other homes appeared to be OK.

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Firefighters continue to monitor hot spots in the neighborhood while the active fire continues to burn eight miles away on a hillside near Santa Paula. 

Several evacuation orders and road closures remain in place amid the firefight. 

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During Thursday morning’s update, fire officials said they were unable to provide a number of homes destroyed, adding that they will plan to send 10 damage assessment support teams door-to-door in the communities impacted by the blaze. 

A spokesperson for the National Weather Service said a Red Flag Alert remains in effect for the area through 6 p.m. Thursday and that they anticipate calming winds by nightfall and through the weekend.