Driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, the Mountain Fire in Ventura County forced more than 10,000 people to evacuate from their homes as it exploded by thousands of acres within hours, injuring people and destroying homes in its path.

A mountain fire in Camarillo in Ventura County, California, has caused heavy destruction. A map of the devastating mountain fire shows how the flames continue to burn over thousands of acres of land.

The fire prompted evacuation orders for more than 10,000 people as it threatened structures in suburban communities and agricultural areas around Camarillo.