A growing wildfire, now named the Mountain fire, has abruptly forced the residents of Moorpark, Camarillo, and parts of Ventura into a frenetic escape after it surged through their neighborhoods on Wednesday.
The fire, fueled by intense Santa Ana winds and dry conditions, has burned numerous homes and prompted efforts to rescue trapped individuals.
The Mountain fire, propelled by high winds that made air support initially impossible, has posed a significant challenge for firefighting efforts…