A new brush fire broke out Thursday afternoon atop South Mountain, just south of Santa Paula, authorities said. on.ktla.com/IXtfc
Crews are responding to the #MariaFire near Santa Paula on.ktla.com/IXtfc
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The #MariaFire exploded across South Mountain as these big rigs maneuvered past the flames on.ktla.com/IXtfc
Update: residents in the area of South Mountain and Balcom Canyon roads are being evacuated as a precautionary measure, fire officials said on.ktla.com/IXtfc
Evacuation map, via Ventura County: on.ktla.com/IXtfc 
Update: The fast-moving #MariaFire has ripped through at least 150 acres on South Mountain, authorities said on.ktla.com/IXtfc
Helicopters attacked the flames with water drops as firefighters on the ground got in place to protect structures, particularly in the threatened area of Somis
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Update: The #MariaFire near Santa Paula has exploded to 4,000 acres and remains 0% contained
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Update: Firefighters are working to protect homes near Santa Paula and Somis as the 4,000-acre #MariaFire progresses towards them
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Update: Helicopter drops on the #MariaFire had to be stopped shortly before 11 p.m. after an intrusion by a drone into the airspace above the fire was reported. on.ktla.com/IXtfc
Update: The #MariaFire burning between Santa Paula and Somis has grown beyonf 5,000 acres in size, officials said. on.ktla.com/IXtfc
A home is seen burning amid the flames of the #MariaFire on.ktla.com/IXtfc
The #MariaFire in Ventura County has consumed more than 7,400 acres, officials said. on.ktla.com/IXtfc
