pA brush fire in Ventura County grew to 26,000 acres with no perimeter containment in the early hours of December 5, the Ventura County Fire Department saida.ppLocal media reporteda that one person had died as a result of the blaze, known as the Thomas Fire.ppIt was first reported at around 6:25 pma and was said to be moving at a “rapid rate,” according to the Ventura County Fire Departmenta.ppRoad closuresa were reported and more than 1,000 homesa were evacuated under a mandatory order.ppStrong winds in the area, recorded at 43 mph with gusts over 60 mpha, fueled the fire.