<p>The Thomas fire scorched areas near Carpinteria on December 12.</p><p>The fire was the fifth largest in the state’s modern history and covered 234,200 acres</a>. One person died as a result of the fire, according to the Associated Press</a>. Powerful Santa Ana winds and dry conditions aided in the spread of the fire</a> along much of Southern California. Credit: Twitter/VenturaCoAirUnit via Storyful</p><br />
