Ventura County Fire br Explodes to Over 8,000 Acres.br The Maria Fire has led to the mandatory br evacuation of at least 7,500 people.br The wildfire is burning in br a mountain area between br Santa Paula and Somis.br A red flag warning has been issuedbr due to high winds, as crews continue br to work in hopes of containing the fire.br Fire authorities believe that br the fire will eventually die br down due to its location.