A severe wildfire burning near Los Angeles has destroyed at least 132 homes and impacted thousands of residents. Fueled by hurricane-strength winds, the Mountain Fire rapidly expanded to over 20,000 acres, forcing evacuations as families scrambled to escape. Although a weather break has allowed firefighters to gain some control, only seven percent of the blaze is contained. California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, mobilizing over 2,500 personnel to combat the flames. Experts warn that climate change is intensifying the fire risk in the region, following two unusually wet years.