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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"