Ventura County residents devastated after massive wildfire leaves homes destroyed
CAMARILLO, Calif. - 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, Nov. 6, as howling Santa Ana winds hit Southern California, with forecasters warning of the potential for "extreme and life-threatening blazes."
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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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By Saturday, the fast-moving fire had scorched 20,630 acres and was 17% contained.
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.
Fire officials sent 10 damage assessment support teams door-to-door in the communities impacted by the blaze.
During a press conference Thursday night, fire officials said 88 structures were damaged and 132 were destroyed. That number is expected to grow as inspections continue. The majority of those structures were homes.
A total of 400 homes were evacuated.
Officials said 10 injuries were reported, most of those were smoke inhalation related and are non-life threatening.
Four patients and two caregivers were also rescued from a senior care center in Camarillo.
A Red Flag Alert was in effect for the area through 6 p.m. Thursday and forecasters anticipate calming winds by nightfall and through the weekend. Winds are then forecast to kick up again by next week.