Pushed by high winds and extremely dry conditions, a wildfire that started Monday in Ventura County spread rapidly across 45,000 acres overnight, leveling at least 150 structures and forcing 27,000 people to evacuate. The Thomas Fire started north of Santa Paula in the foothills near Thomas Aquinas College around 6:30 p.m.
Wildfire In Ventura County Spreads To 45,000 Acres; 27,000 People Evacuated
By Sophie Haigney, San Francisco Chronicle: Local
Tue, 12/05/2017 - 9:57am
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