LOS ANGELES – Firefighters have begun to control an explosive wildfire that has already destroyed more than 100 homes in Southern California.

Powerful Santa Ana winds near Los Angeles are driving some of the most important forest fire threats in years throughout the area. The relentless 50-70 mph wind The gusts have created a perfect storm of conditions, leading to rapid fire spread and widespread evacuations.

Six people were injured in the fire, including a firefighter.

After a day of burning out of control, CAL FIRE reported that the Mountain Fire is 7% contained, with more than 20,000 acres burned.

Meanwhile, fire inspection crews found more than 130 homes destroyed and more than 80 with significant damage, according to a Thursday night news conference from the Ventura County Fire Department.

The department said these inspections are ongoing.

New video shows helitankers dropping fire retardant as the fire burned Wednesday night.

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Video from Ventura County Supervisor Jeff Gorell showed the charred remains of kitchens and bedrooms that were once beautiful views of the mountains.

Mandatory evacuation orders remain in place for parts of fortune, Camarillo, Moor Park and somísCalifornia.

Authorities say the Mountain fire that broke out Wednesday morning and injured several people.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Ventura County on Thursday, as well as FEMA assistance for state and local firefighters. The governor visited some of the damaged areas and met with firefighters on the ground.

Governor Newsom visited some of the victims and met with firefighters at the scene.

(Governor Gavin Newsom)

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The FOX Forecast Center said Santa Ana winds peaked Wednesday morning, but the fire threat is expected to decrease as we head into the weekend, with peak gusts between 20 and 30 miles. per hour. The National Weather Service’s red flag warnings will expire later Friday morning.

However, dry conditions will remain with humidity mostly below 30% through the weekend away from the immediate coast, according to the NWS.

The NWS had issued a rare “particularly dangerous situation” fire weather warning on Wednesday. Some schools in Ventura County have reopened, other closures remain in effect.

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On Wednesday, the mountain fire was captured by satellite by NOAA’s GOES West. Satellite video shows a fire glowing red in the distance, as large plumes of smoke billow off the California coast.

Smoke from the fires has also had a significant impact air qualityinciting health alerts for residents.