Containment hopes elusive for Thomas Fire as winds strengthen - USA TODAY
| USA TODAY | Containment hopes elusive for Thomas Fire as winds strengthen USA TODAY VENTURA, Calif. — The unpredictable fire that has devastated Ventura and led to evacuation of tens of thousands across the county grew even more erratic Wednesday as it jumped the freeway and headed straight to the ocean. Growing to 90,000 acres, or ... Section of 101 Freeway closed as powerful winds force new evacuations Los Angeles threatened as wildfires spread, forcing thousands to evacuate High winds 'a recipe for explosive fire growth' in Southern California |