Firefighters made progress against the destructive Mountain fire in Ventura County, which burned over 20,000 acres and destroyed 134 structures, reaching 26% containment on Sunday. Evacuation orders remained in place for ten areas, with residents in eight more under warnings. Officials were monitoring weather changes as winds were expected to pick up again, though not as strong as when the fire started, with over 130 structures destroyed and 46 damaged.
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2 Mass. women rescued from ‘chest-deep snow’ on Mt. Washington
Two Massachusetts women were rescued from Mount Washington after becoming stranded in whiteout conditions and chest-deep snow, prompting a team of rescuers to reach them through GPS navigation in challenging weather conditions. Despite suffering from cold weather injuries, the women were found alive and coherent, thanks to their preparedness with the correct gear and winter hiking experience. The rescue operation was successful, with one hiker transported to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment, highlighting...
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