BREAKING: A massive fire has damaged or destroyed at least 300 homes, with strong winds and dry conditions causing flames to spread rapidly through neighborhoods. Residents were forced to evacuate with little warning as firefighters battled intense heat and smoke through the night.
Witnesses described walls of fire jumping across streets, making containment difficult. Dozens of crews and aerial support were deployed, and shelters have been opened for displaced families. No fatalities have been confirmed, though some firefighters suffered minor injuries.
Officials are still assessing the full extent of the damage and investigating the cause. Power outages and road closures remain, and leaders have pledged long-term recovery assistance as communities begin to rebuild.
