Ventura County Fire <br />Explodes to Over 8,000 Acres.<br />The Maria Fire has led to the mandatory <br />evacuation of at least 7,500 people.<br />The wildfire is burning in <br />a mountain area between <br />Santa Paula and Somis.<br />A red flag warning has been issued<br />due to high winds, as crews continue <br />to work in hopes of containing the fire.<br />Fire authorities believe that <br />the fire will eventually die <br />down due to its location.<br />The cause of the fire is <br />still under investigation
