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Fires rage in Ventura and Simi Valley: how climate affects the fire season and the latest from on the ground
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Dec 5, 2017
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Fires rage in Ventura and Simi Valley: how climate affects the fire season and the latest from on the ground

As of this morning, the fire in Ventura has scorched 31,000 acres and destroyed 150 structures. We speak to KPCC reporters on the ground for the latest.

The Thomas Fire broke out Monday near Santa Paula and grew wildly to more than 48 square miles in the hours that followed, burning at least 150 structures. More than 27,000 people have been evacuated.
The Thomas Fire broke out Monday near Santa Paula and grew wildly to more than 48 square miles in the hours that followed, burning at least 150 structures. More than 27,000 people have been evacuated.
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Ventura County Fire Department
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As of this morning, the fire in Ventura has scorched 31,000 acres and destroyed 150 structures. We speak to KPCC reporters on the ground for the latest.

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