At least 300 homes were damaged or destroyed after a fast-moving fire tore through the area, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions. Emergency crews battled flames and heavy smoke overnight as residents evacuated with little warning.
Witnesses described walls of fire spreading from home to home, while shelters opened for displaced families. Officials say no fatalities have been confirmed, though some firefighters suffered minor injuries.
Investigators are now working to determine the cause as power outages, road closures, and recovery efforts continue. Local leaders have called the devastation a major disaster requiring long-term support.
