officials there are urging tens of thousands of residents near the areas of flames to leave their homes. >> firefighters have given up on the homes behind me. you can see the conditions across southern california, vicious winds in excess of 75 miles an hour in some areas. that look -- look at the flames. seems like firefighters have pretty much given up on this entire street. if those flames spread to the home next door, as you can see to the left, it's -- >> shannon: that was some of adam housley's coverage today. he is live tonight. let's check in with him. still burning there tonight. >> that video you saw was from a couple hours ago. the winds really blowing across the mountains here in ventura county and the city of ventura which is a large metropolitan area.