<p>The Thomas fire continued to burn through Ventura County on Tuesday, December 12, setting off more evacuations and scorching over 230,000 acres of land.</p><p>The fire has been 25 per cent contained, according to local news source Ventura County Star</a>, and fire crews have been successful in slowing growth in recent days due to calmer winds creating more favorable conditions for tackling the blaze.</p><p>The Thomas fire is California’s fifth largest since recording began. Elsewhere in the state, the Creek, Rye, Lilac and Skirball fires continue to burn</a>. Credit: LA County Fire Department via Storyful</p><br />
