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Watch: Helitankers battle mountain fire as blaze burns over 20,000 acres in hours | Latest weather clips

Watch: Helitankers battle mountain fire as flames consume over 20,000 acres in hours

Residents of Camarillo, California are reeling from the devastation caused by the mountain fire. Over 130 houses were destroyed and more than 80 were seriously damaged. Driven by Santa Ana winds with gusts of 50 to 70 miles per hour, the fire quickly consumed over 20,000 acres in just a few hours. The fire is currently only 5% contained.