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Several Injuries Reported, Multiple Structures Threatened as Rapidly Growing Wildfire Spreads Near Moorpark in Ventura County
Mountain Firefighters are actively responding to a second-alarm brush fire on South Mountain, near the 7900 block of Balcom Canyon Road and Bradley Road.
Strong winds in the area are contributing to challenging conditions. Currently, 140 firefighters are on scene, utilizing 58 fire apparatus, with additional helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft requested to assist.
A fast-moving wildfire near Moorpark in Ventura County, California, has prompted urgent evacuations as it threatens multiple structures and leaves several injured.
The fire, driven by strong winds, crossed Highway 118 and is now dangerously impacting the Camarillo Heights area, intensifying risks to nearby neighborhoods.
Emergency responders are urging all residents in affected zones to comply with evacuation orders for their safety.
Several individuals have sustained injuries due to the blaze and have been transported to local hospitals for treatment.
Firefighters report that numerous structures are under immediate threat as flames rapidly advance toward residential and commercial properties.
Due to the extreme wind conditions, firefighting efforts are limited, with fixed-wing aircraft grounded for safety.
However, ground crews, helicopters, and additional support teams from surrounding areas are actively engaged, working to contain the fire and protect lives and property amidst challenging conditions.
Firefighters continue to battle the blaze with all available resources, hoping to slow its spread despite the severe weather.
Mesa police reported a tragic plane crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon shortly after takeoff from Falcon Field Airport.
A single-engine aircraft went down, striking a vehicle on Greenfield Road in Mesa, Arizona.
Authorities confirmed that five people lost their lives in the crash, with two of the victims identified as Spencer Lindahl and Rustin Randall.
Two of the victims in the crash were a father and his young son from Chandler. Tragically, this family also lost another son, a minor, in December of last year. Their family originally had four children; now, only the mother, a daughter, and one son remain.
Following the incident, several road closures were put in place: northbound Greenfield Road is closed at Brown Road, while the southbound lane is closed at McDowell Road.
McKellips Road is also closed eastbound at Val Vista Drive and westbound at Higley Road.
Police are advising motorists to avoid the area to allow emergency responders and investigative teams to work safely.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has taken the lead in the investigation, coordinating efforts with multiple local and federal agencies to determine the cause of the crash.