The Thomas Fire began on Monday, December 4th at approximately 6:20pm near Steckel Park, Santa Paula. Heavy winds and low humidity have added to the fire growth. At least 27,000 residents were evacuated between Santa Paula and Ventura as of Tuesday afternoon. As of noon Wednesday the Thomas Fire had burned 65,000 acres and over 150 homes, with zero containment. Fillmore Unified School District was closed Wednesday, December 6th due to the Thomas Fire. The Creek Fire in Los Angeles County was at 12,000 acres burned, zero containment Wednesday afternoon. The Rye Fire in Los Angeles County was 7,000 acres burned, 5% contained noon Wednesday. San Bernardino was also battling two fires, Little Mountain Fire and Meyers Fire, both at 100 and 35 acres with structures involved, Wednesday. Los Angeles’ Skirball Fire has burned 150 acres, destroyed at least six homes and was threatening UCLA and the Getty Museum. Go to http://www.readyventuracounty.org for up-to-date fire information.