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.

What to KnowThe Mountain Fire broke out in the Moorpark and Camarillo areas of Ventura County.Flames fanned by strong winds quickly spread to several homes.Firefighters said several people were hospitalized with injuries.

On Thursday morning, new evacuations were ordered for areas of Santa Paula and Bardsdale, along the Santa Clara River.

The Mountain fire, which has burned over 14,500 acres and dozens of homes in Ventura County as of Thursday, Nov. 7, has caused dangerous air quality, and road and school closures. More than a dozen schools and school districts in Ventura County were closed Thursday, and several will remain closed on Friday as well.

A massive wildfire fueled by Santa Ana winds had destroyed dozens of homes and property in the Camarillo and Somis areas of Ventura County, California. Officials estimate that as of Thursday morning,

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.