The Solimar Beach area, about 10 miles northwest of Ventura, was under mandatory evacuation orders and authorities also urged residents in nearby beach communities to leave the area, according to Capt. Mike Lindbery of the Ventura County Fire Department.
Authorities said about 30 homes were threatened by the fire, which began around 10:30 p.m.PST Friday.
The Union Pacific Railroad was also asked to stop train traffic in the area.
The National Weather Service predicted sustained winds over over 60 mph in Ventura County Saturday evening.
Lindbery said that more than 600 firefighters were sent to battle the fire that is feeding off thousands of acres of drought-stricken forest and grasslands.
The city of Ventura is about 65 miles west of Los Angeles.
@Lacofdairops Copter 16 dropping on the North flank of the #SolimarFire #LACoFD #Firehawk pic.twitter.com/hTDv2bsHNv
— Bernie Deyo (@EPN473) December 26, 2015
Comment: A meteor was seen in Nevada and California a few days ago. Is this wildfire connected?
From the article: "The object was also later seen flying across [Ventura] California."
See also: SOTT Earth Changes Summary - November 2015: Extreme Weather, Planetary Upheaval, Meteor Fireballs