Satellite imagery reveals scope of Mountain Fire devastation in California [Video]

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – Satellite imagery of a large fire burning outside of Los Angeles shows dozens of homes that were destroyed as Santa Ana winds helped drive the flames of the Mountain Fire.

Satellite imagery from Maxar Technologies, a Colorado-based technology company, showed neighborhoods before and after the flames, which left homes with burned-out roofs and only walls remaining.

CAL FIRE estimates that more than 20,000 acres have burned, fueled by what officials described as favorable weather conditions.

“The fire began in the Somis area and was driven by winds into the Camarillo Heights and the Camarillo Estates areas, where numerous homes were damaged or destroyed. Fire remains active on the northeast portion of the fire, moving downslope towards the Santa Clara River…All evacuation orders and warnings remain in place due to the extreme fire danger. Residents are strongly encouraged to heed the warnings and orders,” the agency said in a statement.

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