Evacuations ordered as massive wildfire erupts in Ventura County

An evacuation order has been issued for a part of northern Ventura County following a brush fire breaking out near the community of Somis. Ventura County Fire Department officials are working to contain the brush fire, named the "South Fire," which broke out on Saturday at around 9:37 a.m. The fire started near a radio tower just west of South Mountain. By 4 p.m., the blaze had grown to 800 acres and by 6:30 p.m., the flames had spread to around 2,444 acres, most of which was burning on the south side and the ridgeline of South Mountain. The fire remains at zero percent containment as gusty winds continue blowing. KTLA's Omar Lewis and Kaj Goldberg report on Dec. 9, 2023. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/part-of-ventura-county-community-evacuated-due-to-brush-fire/