Southern California experiences a widespread blaze initiated by Santa Ana winds in Ventura County
In the heart of California, two wildfires, the "Auto Fire" and the "Spring Fire," are causing concern for residents and firefighters alike.
The "Auto Fire," first reported on January 13, 2025, is currently burning in Ventura County, located along the Santa Clara River near Ventura Boulevard and Auto Center Drive in Ventura. As of 8 p.m. on January 13, the exact number of acres burned by the "Auto Fire" has not been formally released. The cause of the "Auto Fire" remains unknown.
Meanwhile, the "Spring Fire" has reached Pacific Coast Highway at 9:15 p.m., posing a threat to 2,000 homes. The "Spring Fire" started earlier and is 10% contained as of 9:15 p.m., with 925 personnel working tirelessly to control its spread.
The "Spring Fire" has already burned about 8,000 acres, and while no homes have been destroyed, 15 homes have sustained damage.
As the region braces for another round of Santa Ana winds, officials are urging Angelenos to prepare. Santa Ana winds are set to make a comeback across much of Southern California on December 9, 2024, increasing fire danger and triggering red flag warnings. While winds aren't expected to be as bad as last week, parts of Southern California may see gusts up to 70 mph at some point this week.
A fire weather warning goes into effect for most of Southern California on Thursday and continues into Friday. This warning comes as a reminder of the potential for rapid wildfire spread under these conditions.
For precise real-time information, local Ventura County fire resources or Cal Fire websites would be the recommended sources. It's important to note that, as of late August 2025, the "Auto Fire" does not appear explicitly in the search results under that specific name. However, there are details on other major fires in Ventura County around this period, such as the Mountain Fire and the Canyon Fire.
Stay tuned for updates as these wildfires continue to evolve.
Read also:
- Weekly happenings in the German Federal Parliament (Bundestag)
- Massive 8.8 earthquake hits off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting Japan to issue a tsunami alert.
- Court petitions to reverse established decision on same-sex marriage legalization
- Independence supporters in New Caledonia refuse agreement offering authority without a vote on sovereignty
